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Issue Number: #1409
Date: Sunday 5th November 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. Broken Wand - Fantasio, Ricardo
3. 30th Anniversary Of Marvin's Magic
4. Monday Night Magic Schedule New York (December)
5. The Magic Word Podcast - The Evasons
6. Pantomime - #466 - by Kyle Peron
7. KAX LA January 24-27, 2018
8. McIlhany Magic Auction #2
9. Learn More About FISM
10. Vancouver Magic Circle Celebrates 75th Anniversary
11. Daytona Festival Of Magic 2017
12. MINDvention 2017
13. E-zine Archives
14. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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Michele and I really enjoyed attending the absolutely world class 'Magicians' show in Auckland. The headliners were Colin Cloud mentalist and psychological illusionist from Scotland; Shin Lim reigning FISM world champion in close up card magic from Boston; Charlie Frye & Sherry a variety act specializing in clowning and fast paced juggling from Las Vegas; Rob Zabrecky gave us a very bizarre kind of magic from Los Angeles; and Hector Mancha a FISM World Grand Prix winner who performed comedic card manipulation from Madrid.

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-2017/1409-Nov05-2017.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. Broken Wand - Fantasio, Ricardo
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Bart Whaley's Who's Who In Magic

Fantasio, Ricardo (pronounced fahn-TAH-zee-oh) (Buenos Aires, Argentina: 3 Oct 1936- )

Stage name of Ricardo Roucau since 1961. Learned in 1943 from a magic set. Pro performer since 1957, working cabaret, stage, & manip, initially as "Ricardo", then "Larry". Moved to USA in 1961, becoming "Fantasio". Works internationally, sometimes with wife Monica (born Margarita) as assistant, playing the Ed Sullivan Show (5 times), Latin Quarter, Radio City Music Hall (1969), Desert Inn, Hollywood Palace, etc.

Toured Latin America 1974-76. Famous since 1967 for his line of coiled plastic-sheet props, beginning with the Fantasio Cane, which he now manufactures in Coral Gables, Florida. Many awards, including 1983 CMI Order of Magic Lamp. 1991 SAM Hall of Fame.

Recently added a comedy magic act as "Señor Funtasio". 1995 Dragon Award for Fantasio & Monica. Father of "Jackie Fantasio". Invented over 150 effects. Wrote Magic with Canes (1979, 70pp). Articles in Magic Manuscript, Linking Ring, Genii, MUM, Magic Info, & Journal de la Prestidigitation. 2 videos (2nd in 1988).

Wrote Magic with Canes & Candles (1990, 94pp). See also David Ginn, Fantasio Book (6 vols, 1971-1982). Video (1989). TV bits. (LR6/96; Magic6/95; MUM1/92; NT8/66; Wh2)

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3. 30th Anniversary Of Marvin's Magic
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Message by Marvin Berglas (UK)

This week we will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Marvin's Magic.

We have gone from strength to strength during that time with our products available in 64 countries worldwide.

Marvin has just returned from Shanghai where he launched his range in China which meant big presentations and shows at distributors conference and industry awards evening. 1400 non English speaking audience...a new experience relying on technology for simultaneous translation as well as all his experience and of course visual magic!

The innovative Marvin's iMagic won top awards in several countries combining traditional magic with smart phones and tablets.

Marvin has recently been elected Vice President of The Magic Circle.

For further information
Contact the Marvin's Magic HQ in London.

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4. Monday Night Magic Schedule New York (December)
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Message by Peter Samelson

Off-B'way Magic Show in New York

Monday Night Magic December Schedule (All Performers Subject To Change)

December 4th: Michael Karas, Jason Suran, Peter Samelson; MC David Corsaro
Close-up: Michael Chaut, Kent Axell

December 11th: David Oliver, Noah Levine, Michael Chaut; MC Todd Robbins
Close-up: Patrick Davis, Matias Letelier

December 18th: Torkova, Throwdini, Jon Stetson; MC Ben Nemzer
Close-up: Noah Levine, Eric Brown

(There will be a 5PM & 8PM Show on 12/25/17)

December 25th: David Schwartz, Jason Suran, Chris Capehart; MC Todd Robbins
Close-up: Peter Samelson, Michael Chaut

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

First of all, let me apologize for the error with last week's update. Episode #390 was not with Larry Jennings but rather with Larry Becker. For some reason I had a "brain fart" and submitted the wrong title to the New Zealand eZine. I was not recording podcasts when Larry Jennings was alive, but I'm sure that if I had, then it would have been a good one. That does remind me, I do have a video recording of an interview with Terry Seabrooke that might make for a good future recording, if I can find it and transfer it.

But this week's podcast features a pair of the world's leading mind-reading entertainers, The Evasons. While in Las Vegas for this year's MAGIC Live! convention, we sat down for a chat about how Jeff and Tessa met, their former careers as magicians on cruise ships, their evolution into their current act, and Tessa's thoughts on having a leading role in the two person act and being a female magician in a male dominated profession.

You can watch a video of the pair on their appearance on "Penn & Teller Fool Us", see some candid and promo photos, read the blog, listen to the podcast online, and download the MP3 file at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/391-the-evasons

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6. Pantomime - #466 - by Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
Kylekellymagic@gmail.com
KPmagicproducts.com

The art of pantomime can be a wonderful tool for any magician and I would recommend any student of magic to learn and study it. I never once thought that my years of doing costume character work would ever have any real purpose later on with my magic, but it has been very valuable to me.

The art of pantomime is the ability to tell or express emotion or a story through the actions and body language of the performer. There is no spoken word but only music if that. Red Skelton (amongst others) was a genius of this art form and literally could not only tell wonderful stories without word, but his audiences new every single thing being expressed.

They loved the characters he came up with and they felt sadness and emotional responses just through the body language red was giving to them. Although spoken word was never used, props, expressions of the face and body language were. In many cases these are the exact same things a magician uses and can find him or herself with as well.

There has been a lot I have learned over the years through the study of pantomime. It started when I was doing costume work and I came across it by accident. Basically I was never allowed to talk while in costume or while in "character". So I naturally had children wanting to know what I was doing and I wanted to express things to them like hunger, excitement, happy, sad, and laughter.

I had no idea how to do this but started to try different things. I realized that if I could not talk, I must express my intentions through body language and movement. I soon realized just how much could be expressed without saying anything at all.

There was an exercise that I used to do to train myself into creative thinking with pantomime. With any art form we use for our magic, you only get better at it if you study and practice it. This exercise really has helped me to express my intentions while on stage. It may help you.

The basic idea is to write down single words that you think may need to be expressed while on the stage or in your act or show. These words may be such things as: sadness, confusion, happiness etc. Tare literally thousands of words and ideas you may want expressed, but I am sure you get the idea. Now you start to figure out one word at a time. This focuses your mind and keeps you on track. Do not get so overwhelmed by trying to say or tell too much at once. Break it down to its simplest parts.

Take a single word on your list and video tape yourself doing something in your show that expresses that word or idea. I know this sounds weird but trust me here for a second. Perform the idea and section onto video. Then watch it on TV with one very big exception. Turn The Volume Off!

Watch what you are doing and really study your movement. In many cases you will start to realize that the body reacts and moves in certain ways naturally to what you are saying and doing. Study those movements. These movements are the things that the body does in subtle ways to express certain ideas. The idea now is to realize how the body reacts when it is happy, sad, or confused.

The problem then lies in the fact that the body knows that people use many parts to convey an idea or feeling. Voice works along side of sight and body movement to easily convey ideas to people. The problem then lies in what happens when you take some of those "helpers" away.

What you end up realizing is that you can take the subtle movements you studied, by watching yourself on video, and learn that by amplifying those moves they can be expressed even without voice.

For example:
When you are confused, watch what your face and body does. In most cases the head may tilt slightly, the eyes and eyebrows may squint and you may hunch a bit in posture. If you amplify this, then you can exaggerate these common traits and learn to add tell tale signs to them to send the right singles to the audience.

In this case you would exaggerate the above signs but may add to them. You might bring your hand up to your chin and rub it in the state of pondering. You may switch your stance and do it with the other hand as well. All of this adds up to expressing an idea or emotion without voice.

So how does this apply to magic? Well it can be used to tell the audience your intentions on stage and send those intentions to the person even in the farthest seat in the back.

If you are doing diminishing cards, without word you can take a card and use your index finger and thumb and start off far apart and as you make them get closer, you hunch a bit and you show a bit of expression of force. Just this simple sign can be seen by the audience to say you are going to make them smaller before anything else is even done.

I hope this is of help to some and may get folks talking about other ways in which you can tell your audience what you are doing. If anyone would like me to go over some other methods that I mentioned above, just let me know. It would be my pleasure.

Because I am also partially deaf, I have realized even more the importance of being able to convey my magic to anyone at any time. It has helped my magic a lot and allowed me to share it with many others.

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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7. KAX LA January 24-27, 2018
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Message by Mark Daniel (US)

KAX LA January 24-27, 2018

The Conference of Family and KIDshow Variety Performers Presented by KIDabra International in collaboration with Axtell Expressions

You're Invited! Please Join us January 24-27 as we combine KIDabra, Axtell, an incredible group of performers, lecturers, and resources for KAX LA!

As KAX moves to LA this year there are incredible surprises ahead:

Making his first visit to KAX and his first visit to So Cal in 20 years, the Sage of KIDabra, arrives with a Special Mission! The Emmy Award Winning Max Howard presents "The Story of How Checkers Was Invented" for the next to last time before he retires it forever. You will feel Pure Magic and Max will dissect what goes into creating this Powerful Theatrical Moment, that you too, will remember ALL of YOUR DAYS!

Be inspired, and motivated, by the Rockin' Eco Hero himself, Steve Trash as he inspires you to take your career to the next level with Level UP!

Derek and Lauren Luxe will present their production of Alice in Wonderland with breathtaking puppets and groundbreaking video technology created by Steve Axtell.

You'll see a terrific live show of magic and puppetry with an invited audience of kids starring brothers Takandri and Zazu from Mexico City!

Spend an Afternoon with Gary Owen as he chats with his friend Steve Axtell. Gary is a Vent, Voice over artist, Library and School show performer, Hypnotist and importantly the genius and coach to America's Got Talent Winner Darci Lynne!

Plus Alberto Nava from Italy, Scott thatcher from England, the return of an old friend Steve Taylor, Christopher T.Magician, Scott Green, Barry Mitchell, Annie Bannanie, Joe Selph, Yolly Pacheco, Brian Hoffman, Frank Padilla Jr, and your hosts Mark and Tami Daniel. Wow!

And on Wednesday the 24th you're invited up to tour Axtell Expressions in Ventura. You may join an optional paid shuttle or drive up on your own. There is so much to explore in the area there including the stunning Ventura harbor, 10 minutes from Axtell.

Our new location is minutes away and an easy Lyft ride to The Magic Castle, Universal Theme Park, Warner Brothers Studio Tour, Six Flags Magic Mountain, and more!

Fly into LAX and take the FLYaway shuttle for $9.75 to their shuttle stop just blocks from the KAX hotel- Airtel Plaza at Van Nuys Airport. The hotel offers a free shuttle from and to the FLYaway stop. Burbank airport is approx. 20 minutes away and is an easy Lyft ride in. The Airtel offers great in house food and bar options. Free breakfast vouchers for KAX hotel guests, free Wifi, and reduced parking rates too. Plus enjoy the aviation and Hollywood history that surrounds you at the Airtel!

We can't wait to see you at KAX LA!

kidabra.org/kax-2018
To Register http://www.kidabra.org/kax-rgister
Schedule http://www.kidabra.org/kax-schedule-2018
Hotel/Travel kidabra.org/kax-hotel-travel

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8. McIlhany Magic Auction #2
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Message by David Goodman - The Magic Auctioneer

Auction Results once again makes the McIlhany Magic Collection Disappear at Auction on November 12th!

On November 12th Auction Results, in conjunction with Owen Magic Supreme, will conduct the second auction of the exquisite magic collection of William H. McIlhany (1951-2017). Internet bidding is available at https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/110916_mcilhany-s-magical-mysteries-ii-nov-12th/. The downloadable catalog is available at: http://www.magicauctioneer.com/mcilhany-auction.html. Telephone and Absentee bidding can also be arranged by calling 626-969-4519.

Bill McIlhany was the consummate collector of all things magical and was considered one of the most knowledgeable magic collectors in the world. His mind-boggling collection ranged from rare pieces of early 19th - and 20th-century masters to spectacular quality modern-day apparatus.

His fine collection, which includes apparatus, automatons, lithographs, books, periodicals, catalogs so much more will be offered at auction.

Auction #2 will be a 1 day event and will include treasures from: Conradi, Bland, Thayer, Willmann, Klingl, Okito, Bartl, Hamley, Owen Magic Supreme, Carl Williams, Grant, Ruediger Deutsch, Eric Lewis, Anverdi, Abbott, Himber and so much more.

One of the prized items is the Saturday session is Mechanical Hofzinser 52 Card, McIlhany had this custom made after seeing Ken Klosterman Hofzinser Card Rise that Charles Kalish had copied from the original in the Library of Congress. This remarkable piece of apparatus was apparently constructed for Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser (1806-1875) by his Viennese mechanic, Kurz, in the early 1840's. This automaton would allow for Hofzinser to have any card out of a 32 card pack rise from the box when called for by the audience. Joe Young from Wyoming, OH was a retired GE aerospace prototype builder who re-built parts of Ken's box to make it work properly. When Ken introduced McIlhany, Young showed them his inspiration of making the illusion better, by building a box to hold all 52 cards in a pack, not just the 32 cards from the original design.

In addition to the electronic version that Young made, he also designed this completely mechanical version. Joe claimed that he spent over 500 hours in creating this masterpiece. Bill said that this was built like a tank but ran like a fine swiss watch.

Also of great interest are two large, thick scrapbooks containing an important archive of many hundreds of news clippings concerning stage magic in the United Kingdom from roughly 1930 to 1970, with most being from the 1930's-50's. Stories, photos, theater ads and press reviews by and about many famous personalities of British magic, including: Houdini, David Devant, Will Goldston, Horace Goldin, Cecil Lyle, Dante, Kalanag, Robert Harbin, David Nixon, David Berglas, and many, many more. All neatly clipped and pasted. A remarkable collection that could never be duplicated.

For automaton collectors, there is a wonderful Bontemps large Trio of Singing Birds. Created by Lucien Bontemps in Paris circa 1870, this is among his largest and most spectacular "singing bird" clockwork automatons. Inside the beautifully gilded and decorated 22 inch tall cage, three colorful birds move, chirp and sing in unison. The birds are exquisitely decorated with real feathers and appear truly lifelike in their actions and sounds.

Another piece attracting attention is the Vanishing Gramophone made by Bartl in the part of the 20th century. This is a remarkable piece of apparatus. This effect was featured by several performers during the first decades of the twentieth century, most notably English illusionist, Cecil Lyle. In performance, a wind-up gramophone is shown atop a beautiful wood stand. A 78 rpm record is placed on the turntable and starts playing a rousing march tune.

A large foulard is thrown over the machine and while it is still playing, the gramophone is lifted under the cloth and carried forward. Suddenly, the magician tosses the cloth in the air, the music instantly stops, and the gramophone vanishes completely. This is a mechanical masterpiece. Unknown to the audience, the faux gramophone atop the stand folds neatly into the tabletop. The music is provided by a duplicate spring-wound phonograph concealed in the record storage cabinet at the bottom of the stand. A mechanical foot switch turns the phonograph on and off to stop the music when desired. It is extremely rare.

The sale will begin at 10 a.m. Pacific time, 1:00 p.m. Eastern. For further information, please contact:
David Goodman
The Magic Auctioneer
2859 N. Hermitage Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60657
773-883-0243

www.magicauctioneer.com

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9. Learn More About FISM
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Discover the background to the World's largest organization of magic societies….

Go to:

http://fism.org/about/learn-more-about-fism/

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10. Vancouver Magic Circle Celebrates 75th Anniversary
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Message by Shawn Farquhar (Canada)

For seventy-five years they have been a part of the landscape of Vancouver and yet most have never known they exist. They are the magicians of Vancouver. Men and women who love magic and the art of deception. Founded with the goal to elevate the art of magic they have studied and practiced to perfect their presentations and modus operandi. With more than one hundred members they are the largest magic circle in Canada and one of the most active magic circle's in the world.

They are linked to the International Brotherhood of Magicians, an organization that was founded in Canada that has Rings in almost every major country in the world. Three years ago, one of the Vancouver Magic Circle's member's, Shawn Farquhar, was the International President of the I.B.M. Many of their members have won world championships, several have had shows in Las Vegas, appeared on Ellen and perform globally. To celebrate this milestone, they are inviting world class magicians to perform alongside many of their own members in a unique show that will amaze, amuse and astound you in a live presentation of MAGIC!

November 4th and 5th
Curtain 7:00 pm

Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magic-tickets-38531568960

Join the Vancouver Magic Circle as they celebrate their 75th Anniversary with a magic show featuring the finest magicians from around the world. You've seen these magical artists on shows like America's Got Talent, TEDx talk, The Magic Castle in Hollywood and even Penn & Teller's Fool Us. Featuring:

Jeki Yoo - South Korea

Jeki and his magic have wowed audiences in England, France, Sweden, Italy, Japan, China, and many other countries including Scotland where, as a member of SNAP, one of Korea's biggest magic shows, he was invited to perform at the famed Edinburgh Festival. As seen on America's Got Talent, He has won awards for several magic organizations such as The
International Brotherhood of Magicians, and The Busan International Magic Festival. Come see why Jeki was crowned the "Cutest Magician of All Time" by AGT!

Hannibal - North Carolina

The Hannibal experience takes you to that brink between verisimilitude and verity. He is an extremely adept magician, a performer with an intuition for how your mind works and how to keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering: Was that Real? Hannibal has delivered cutting-edge entertainment for audiences around the world. Hannibal was recognized by
the International Brotherhood of Magicians with the People's Choice Award for Close-Up Magic. Come see why Hannibal is THE "Magic Man" of North Carolina!

Andrew Goldenhersh - California

His skill and style have mesmerized audiences from Hollywood to the Far East, and all points in between. Andrew has received accolades from the prestigious Academy of Magical Arts. Having been voted the Academy's' "Parlour Magician of the Year" in 2009 & 2010. Come see why Andrew has the "Golden Hands" of Magic.

More information:

Billy Hsueh
VMC President
778.885.4894

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

Just added. gets better and better!!!!
From Japan---Steve Marshall---
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

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

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12. 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, a 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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13. 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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