Magic New Zealand® E-zine

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Issue Number: #1417
Date: Sunday 3rd December 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. 2018 I.B.M. Annual Convention
3. MAGIC Live 2018 80% Spots Are Now Taken
4. Potter & Potter Auctions
5. 6. The Magic Word Podcast - Andre Kole And Company
6. Giving Out Or Giving In - #470 - Kyle Peron
7. A Profile Of Dai Vernon For Canadian Television
8. Updated - Las Vegas Magic - December 2017
9. KAX LA January 24-27, 2018
10. Learn More About FISM
11. E-zine Archives
12. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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Editor@MagicNewZealand.com

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2. 2018 I.B.M. Annual Convention
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Message by Terry Richison
I.B.M. Convention Chairman

We just wanted to let you know how you can be one of the first to find out who is performing at the 2018 I.B.M. Annual Convention. We are having a rollout of our performers starting November 30th. All you have to do is go to the I.B.M. performer page web site https://www.magician.org/convention/performers and click on the picture in front of the stage curtains.

We will be announcing a new performer each day at 10:30 am CST until we have announced all of them. In looking at the lineup, that might take a while. We know you are going to be surprised and pleased with the performers that we have booked for the convention.

If you want to register for the convention, all you have to do is go to https://www.magician.org/convention/

You can register online or print off a copy of the registration form and send it in. Please note that we have lowered the pricing this year in celebration of the I.B.M.'s 95th Anniversary. But we can't keep the price this low for long. Prices will go up at the end of January 2018.

So register early and get better seating in the theatre!!

If you have any questions, fell free to call the office at 636-724-2400. Enjoy the performer reveals.

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3. MAGIC Live 2018 80% Spots Are Now Taken
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Message by Stan Allen (US)

Registration for MAGIC Live 2018 opened a few days ago, and over 80% of the spots are taken. If you're thinking about joining us in Las Vegas, August 5-8, please don't delay. Registration is $435. A $95 deposit holds your spot until February 1, and is 90% refundable through May 16,
2018.

MAGIC Live will once again be held at The Orleans Hotel, with the amazing room rate of just $46 per night throughout the convention (plus tax and resort fee). And that's for double occupancy.

When you look at registration and hotel rate, MAGIC Live adds up to one of the best deals of 2018!

MagicLiveConvention.com

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4. Potter & Potter Auctions
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Seeking Consignments:

Movie & Entertainment Memorabilia

Now seeking consignments of Entertainment Memorabilia in all categories: Movies, TV, and Music; Including Photographs, Autographs, Costumes, Instruments, Original Artwork, Posters, Historic Documents, Original Film Footage, Props, Programs, and Other Associated Ephemera.

Auction: March 31st
Consignment Deadline: January 15th

Our mailing address is:
Potter & Potter Auctions, Inc.
3759 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Suite 121
Chicago, IL 6061
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5. The Magic Word Podcast - Andre Kole And Company
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

During my visit to Phoenix, Arizona this past month, I stopped by the home of internationally acclaimed illusionist, Andre Kole, for a chat and a late lunch with him and his lovely wife, Kathy. He told me that his son, Tim Kole, would be coming to town later that evening along with his friend, Lex McKinney. They were going to start the long process of categorizing all of Andre's illusions from his many warehouses in preparation for their sale. The next day, I followed Andre to one of those warehouses where I caught up with the three of them plus Craig Greenwood, who was a longtime assistant and general maintenance man on Andre's show.

In this week's podcast, we interrupt the progress the team was making on inventorying their many props and chat about Andre's many world tours, the disposition of his illusions, cruise chips, college shows, stories from the road, and more.

You can watch a video of Andre Kole, see some photos I took that day in the warehouse, read the blog, hear some product reviews, listen to the podcast online and download the MP3 file at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/395-andre-kole-and-company

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6. Giving Out Or Giving In - #470 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
Kylekellymagic@gmail.com
KPmagicproducts.com

Ever wonder why you have to work so hard sometimes to get folks to see you differently and to appreciate what you do? Ever see a person with their hands crossed over with this look of "fool me magic guy." on their face? It's as you have to prove something to them before you have even done anything. You never met this person yet they give off this defiant attitude. Why is it that we have to constantly work towards changing perceptions?

Part of the reason may be the sheer fact that most lay people view us magicians as being all the same. As sad as that may be, that is the case. Ask most people to be honest and describe a magician and you may get something like this: "oh a guy who dresses like a clown, looks weird, embarrasses people for laughs and pulls quarters out of people's ears. They are great for kid's birthday parties. Oh yeah, my uncle does magic."

You may be laughing right now, but that is basically how lay people perceive us. They feel we are all one and the same. Now why do they have this perception? Well because in reality, there are a LOT of bad magicians out there who are 1) doing magic when they are not ready to do it and 2) those not willing to ever learn or to ever listen instead of stroking their own egos. Give anyone a deck of cards and teach them a card trick and the next week they are doing paid gigs. It is really a joke, but that is how things are.

So how do we change this and why does this happen in the magical arts? Well a lot of it stems from magicians simply kissing each other's butts so much instead of being dead honest with each other. This may be harsh, but I have seen it time and again.

How many times have you seen a really bad show or a bad act yet you saw magicians going up to them saying, "Oh wow that was great. Nice job. Way to go."? Why do we do this!? Do we do it to be kind or because they are friends or because we are trying to show respect?

If you ask me, this is all a total joke. No wonder a person never learns or educates themselves if all they ever hear is people patting them on the back for doing a lousy job. If you are a friend and if you respect a fellow magician, then it should be a golden rule to be honest. Wow now there is a concept many fear. What is so wrong with honesty and why can't magicians be honest with each other?

I am not saying you shred a person or scream at them about how bad they were. That is now my point. My point is a simple one. Be honest to yourself. Be honest to the fellow performer and be honest to the ART! If you see something that can be improved, then simply be honest with them and offer them constructive feedback that can help them.

You can do this by showing respect to the performer but also not having to lie to them every chance you get. If the performer wants to elevate the art, they need to be able to take help when it is given to them. If you address the feedback in an honorable and friendly fashion, there is no reason why the performer can't listen to your suggestions. It makes them better and elevates the art.

Now if you are on the receiving end, for god sake stop thinking everyone is out there to attack you. Stop putting up the fists every time someone offers you a suggestion. If you want to be a professional, you must first act like one. Stop talking for once and listen instead. Maybe what the person has to offer can be a tip that would take you years to learn on your own. Not everything everyone tells you is a piece of junk.

If we are to elevate our art to a higher level, then we have GOT to start helping each other and listening to each other. We are a brotherhood and there is no reason at all why more of us can't offer assistance so we all grow and learn. So, stop giving IN to lying to people just to make them feel good and start giving OUT feedback and help and friendly advice that can help someone else through your knowledge.

We are magicians and we have this amazing ability to make people laugh and smile. I am not sure about you, but I would love for people to feel the passion for magic the way I feel the passion and to respect our art the way I do myself. We do this first by helping each other.

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. A Profile Of Dai Vernon For Canadian Television
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Message by David Ben (Canada)

Nearly twenty years ago, I was able to collaborate with my friend, filmmaker Daniel Zuckerbrot, on a profile of Dai Vernon for Canadian television. At the time, I believed that Vernon was the most influential magician of the twentieth century. I have since reconsidered and now think that he is the most influential magician of all time. This project became an important stone along the path to Dai Vernon: A Biography, published in 2007.
In addition to the insight provided by performers who knew Vernon, including Max Maven, Herb Zarrow, John Carney, Jackie Flosso, Ricky Jay, Steve Freeman and Persi Diaconis, it was an important opportunity for Vernon's children, Edward and Derek Verner, to share their own thoughts and feelings about their father, the magician. It also featured black-and-white silent footage of a younger Vernon demonstrating sleight-of-hand which we had converted and professionally retouched for the film.

While the film was very well received, it was only available briefly for purchase as a VHS cassette, which was subsequently pirated. The film pops up regularly online, always low-quality copies of copies shared without any credit to those who made the project possible.

Now is our chance to fix that. We have provided Historica Canada with a clean copy, transferred from the broadcast master. It is now available to view on-line for free as part of their Canadian Biography series. A copy can also be viewed through the Screening Room at Magicana.

Watch: www.magicana.com/spiritofmagic

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8. Updated - Las Vegas Magic - December 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

Dirk Arthur - Wild Magic
6 pm, (Dark Mon. - Wed.), Westgate.
www.westgatedestinations.com/nevada/las-vegas/westgate-las-vegas-hotel-casino/entertainment/dirk-arthur

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.

Masters of Illusion
Opening December 6th.
7 pm, (Dark Tues.) Jubilee Theater - Bally's.
www.caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas/shows/masters-of-illusion

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

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
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 the 2nd Friday each month 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 - Claim Jumpers on Flamingo.

Upcoming Special Events
November, 2017
Nov. 29: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Adrian Vega. 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

December, 2017
Dec. 4: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Chris Randall. 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

Dec. 6: Grand Opening Masters of Illusion
7 pm, (Dark Tues.) Jubilee Theater - Bally's.
www.caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas/shows/masters-of-illusion

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
January, 2018
Jan. 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

Jan. 23-24: Magic For Beginners: An Introduction to the Art of Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Jan. 26-27 Mask, Mime and Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride & Enrico Pezzoli.
www.magicalwisdom.com

February, 2018
Feb. 15: 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

Feb. 22-27: Winter Training Sessions presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride
www.magicalwisdom.com

Feb. 22-23: Winter Training - Part 1: Introduction to Card Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Feb. 24-25: Winter Training - Part 2: Impromptu Magic / Everyday Objects presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride
www.magicalwisdom.com

Feb. 26-27: Winter Training - Part 3: The Basics of Standup and Parlor Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride
www.magicalwisdom.com

March, 2018
Mar. 15: 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

Mar. 20-25: Spring Training Sessions presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Mar. 20-21: Spring Training - Part 1: Focus on Card Magic, Cards for close up, stand up & stage presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride. Special guest instructor - Greg Gleason.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Mar. 22-23: Spring Training - Part 2: Focus on the Classics of Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride. Special guest instructor - Greg Gleason.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Mar. 24-25: Spring Training - Part 3: Focus on Grand Illusions presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride. Special guest instructor - Greg Gleason.
www.magicalwisdom.com

April, 2018
Apr. 6-8: Focus on Street Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride. Special guest instructor - Mario Morris. Special guest street performers will join us for lectures and workshops.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Apr. 9: Focus on the Straitjacket Show with Mario Morris presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride, Special guest instructor - Mario Morris.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Apr 19: 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

May, 2018
May 17: 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

May 18-20: 3-Day Master Class presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Tobias Beckwith, Jeff McBride, Larry Hass, Ph.D.
www.magicalwisdom.com

May 21-22: Focus on Presentation, Character, and Scriptwriting presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Tobias Beckwith, Jeff McBride, Larry Hass, Ph.D.
www.magicalwisdom.com

May 18-20: 3-Day Master Class presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Tobias Beckwith, Jeff McBride, Larry Hass, Ph.D.
www.magicalwisdom.com

June, 2018
Jun 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

Jun. 23-25: Magic for Beginners: An Introduction to the Art of Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

July, 2018
Jul 19: 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

August, 2018
Aug. 5-8: "Experience the Tenth" MAGIC Live - The Orleans Hotel.
Registration now open.
www.MagicLiveConvention.com

Aug. 9-15: 7-Day Master Class presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Tobias Beckwith, Jeff McBride, Larry Hass, Ph.D.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Aug 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

September, 2018
Sep. 20: 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

October, 2018
Oct. 18: 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

Oct. 20-23: Fall Training Sessions - Mentalism, Storytelling, Spirit Theater, and Illusions presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Oct. 20: Fall Training - Part 1: The Classic Themes Of Mentalism presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Oct. 21: Fall Training - Part 2: Storytelling Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Oct. 22: Fall Training - Part 3: Seance & Bizarre Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Oct. 23: Fall Training - Part 4: Illusions That Shock & Amaze! presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Oct. 24-27: Magic and Meaning Conference presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructors: Jeff McBride
Tobias Beckwith, Bryce Kuhlman, Larry Hass, Ph.D., Abigail Spinner McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

November, 2018
Nov. 7-10: Master Class for Mentalism, sold out presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructors: Jeff McBride, Larry Hass, Ph.D., Special Guest for the Class will once again be Ross Johnson.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Nov. 15: 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

Nov. 14-17: Master Class for Mentalism presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructors: Jeff McBride, Larry Hass, Ph.D., Special Guest for the Class will once again be Ross Johnson.
www.magicalwisdom.com

December, 2018
Dec. 20: 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

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9. 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 s 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!

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