Magic New Zealand® E-zine

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Issue Number: #1425
Date: Sunday 4th February 2018
Editor: Alan Watson QSM
www.watson.co.nz
E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1. Editor's Message
2. FISM Korea 2018
3. Festival de magie de Québec
4. MAGIC Live Online!
5. The Magic Word Podcast - Magifest 2018 Updates And Magicuba
6. YOU Are The Magic... Always - #474 - Kyle Peron
7. 109th Annual "Salute To Magic" Show
8. Las Vegas Magic - February 2018
9. Masters of Magic XVI Congresso
10. Masters Of Illusion
11. E-zine Archives
12. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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If you would like to read the Magic New Zealand e-zine in a HTML format
go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2018-Jan-to-Dec-2018/1426-Feb04-2017.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. FISM Korea 2018
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Message forwarded on by Joan Caesar (Canada)

Hi, this is from the office of FISM Korea 2018:

1. We have extended the ticket discount date until June as US$670.
2. We provide group purchase ticket discounts.

We will open this on our new website and social media today.

If people want to try this, they just need to go to our website: www.2018fismbusan.com

Thank you very much,

Wonil Kim

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3. Festival de magie de Québec
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Message by Renee-Claude Auclair, Canada

Our 8th edition is from May 3 to 6, 2018 in Québec City. www.festivaldemagie.ca
And it will be the 6th Edition of the Concours International de magie " Michel Cailloux " which is a nice step towards international contests like Busan.

The international Gala has a lot of magicians you know like Max Maven, Juliana Chen, David Stone, Xavier Mortimer and more.

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4. MAGIC Live Online!
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Message by Stan Allen (US)

Revisiting "Directions"!

Joanie Spina was a talented director, choreographer, and performer. She was also a great friend to MAGIC, with her column, "Directions," appearing in the magazine from 2009 to 2013. During those four years, she also brought her column to life onstage at MAGIC Live!

For her final appearance in 2013, Joanie shared how she worked with Patrick Thernes, known as Sir Pat-Trick, and then we saw the results of this amazing artistic collaboration. It was one of the most powerful moments at any MAGIC Live!

Shawn McMaster, in his review of the convention, wrote: "The overwhelming emotion, combined with Patrick's underdog spirit and our knowledge of Joanie's sickness, is too much to hold in. We cry and applaud and cry some more."

"Directions" is the fourth in our collection of General Session talks now available online. I hope you enjoy these signature presentations from past MAGIC Lives!

http://www.magicmagazine.com/live/video/joanie-spina/

The next MAGIC Live is August 5-8, 2018 in Las Vegas. Final registrations are now available.

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5. The Magic Word Podcast - Magifest 2018 Updates And Magicuba
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

This past weekend I attended and reported from the MagiFest in Columbus, Ohio where there were nearly 900 magicians in attendance and the Guest of Honor was Max Maven. Each night after the activities were over, I posted a report of the daily activities. You can view the podcast blog complete with photos and videos for each day at the following links:

Day One: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/403-magi-fest-2018-day-one

Day Two: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/404-magi-fest-2018-day-two

Day Three: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/405-magi-fest-2018-day-three

Then this week we posted a podcast that was recorded last year at MAGIC Live! when Jon Stetson talked about mentalism and his involvement with teaching mindreading plus the "Mystery Lounge" in Boston. We then chat about a most unique convention planned for November 7-11, 2018. You can view and hear it all on the website at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/406-magicuba

Although the deadline for getting a registration discount has passed, you can still get a $100 discount through February 28, 2018 by using the code: themagicwordpodcast This is a special deal just for our listeners. Register today!

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6. YOU Are The Magic... Always - #474 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

Here is an interesting thought that has crossed my mind lately. It is just something I have always done but I never stopped to think about just how very important I feel it really is. It is a very simple statement and one I will try and define for you. "You are the magic...always!" What do I mean by that and what is my point exactly? Allow me to explain if I may.

First, being a magician is an honor and a privilege and this is something that I feel everyone should embrace and remember. Not everyone can be a magician and not everyone gets the chance to perform magic. To call yourself a magician is something special and not to be taken lightly as some folks do. If I want the art form of magic to be taken seriously, then I first must take it seriously myself.

With this stated, I see so many performers who basically turn it on and turn it off. What I mean is that once the show is over, they stop being a magician. To me if you say you are a magician, then you should be one at all times. Being a magician should not be about turning it on when you want and off when you want.

With this in mind, how do you personally seek opportunities to share your magic even when it is not a paid gig? Some of you may simply choose not to perform unless paid. That is your personal choice. I prefer to take an opposite approach. If I say I am a magician, then I seek opportunities to share my magic with anyone I can share it with.

I always keep on me several things at all times no matter what I am wearing or where I may be going. These are a deck of cards (set up with a few gaffs), rubber bands and my business cards in a business card case. I always have these on me and it has just become habit for me to bring them with me just like it would be putting shoes on in the morning.

I do this because I am a magician and as a magician I should be able to perform anything at any time whether someone asks me or if the opportunity presents itself. How many times have you been somewhere (a non-gig) and someone found out you were a magician? Probably a lot of you. Now how many of you stopped to talk to the person and ask if they would like to see something? Maybe not as many of you as people may think.

Some folks are 1) not prepared to perform anything, 2) feel they are not getting paid so why perform, or 3) just too tired or busy to give the person the time. I always make the time, I am always prepared and I am never too busy to promote magic. This does not mean you need or should do a full 10-minute show. It simply means showing the person a simple little bit of magic that may only be 1 minute. But it is that 1 minute that the person will remember.

There are many chances to be able to perform magic and it does not always have to be when someone asks you. Now this does not mean forcing yourself on someone. It simply means seeking opportunities to show your magic when those opportunities present themselves. Just last week I was standing in line at a store and a child in front started crying. I did a simple 30 second magic trick. The child stopped crying and smiled and the mom thanked me for it. 30 seconds out of my day was nothing compared to the feelings my magic generated for those people.

It is also a wonderful opportunity to market yourself. The person is going to remember the experience you created for them and giving them a business card at the end helps them to remember you and the experience. Perhaps the person was having a bad day and your bit of generosity really helped. Perhaps you then even get a paid gig from this person somewhere down the road. To me, this little time out of your day is a small price to pay for such great rewards. Besides we are magicians and we should be one 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. 109th Annual "Salute To Magic" Show
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Message by George Schindler (USA)

April 14, 2018 save the date, it's official - 109th annual "Salute to Magic" show,

The oldest continuing magic show in the USA will be presented by S.A.M Parent Assembly #1 in Manhattan.

More details will follow.

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8. Las Vegas Magic - February 2018
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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
10th Anniversary in February 2018!
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

Inferno - The Magic Spectacular - Joe Labero
Opens January 24th
7:30 & 9:30 pm. (Dark Mon. - Tues.) - Paris Theater, Paris.
www.caesars.com/paris-las-vegas/shows/inferno#.WlwfX3lG34c

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
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., Dark Wed. & Thurs. in 2018) - 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

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

Hang at the Magic Lounge! Free Pizza & Sodas the 2nd Tuesday each month
at 6 pm. Top Hat and Wand Magic Shoppe, 5115 Dean Martin Dr. #102. Come
in for food & drink and hang out with your friends, all are welcome to
socialize, watch or perform.

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

February, 2018
Feb. 8: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by David Garrard. 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

February 12: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Jack Von
Spade. 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

February 15: 10th Anniversary of 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

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

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

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

February 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. 3: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Greg Wilson. 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

March 5: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Eric Stevens. 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

March 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

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

March 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

March 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

March 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
April 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

April 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

April 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
June 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

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

August 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

August 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

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

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

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

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

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

October 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

November 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

November 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

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. Masters of Magic XVI Congresso
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Save the date!!!
May 17-18-19-20 2018

Be part of the most innovative Magic Convention in the World!

Special Guest of Honor

Haruo Shimada
Known throughout the world as an elegant and classical performer,
Shimada has firmly established himself as one of the most successful
magicians of all time.

For more information go to: http://congressomagicodisaintvincent.com/it

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10. Masters Of Illusion
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Message by Steve Moyer (US)

National Media Contact for Masters of Illusion - The 2018 Fall U.S.A.
and Canada Live Tour: Steve Moyer Public Relations; 818.784.7027;
moyerpr@earthlink.net; @stevemoyerpr
Masters of Illusion - The 2018 Fall U.S.A. and Canada Live Tour

Masters of Illusion, America's largest touring magic show featuring the
greatest illusions of our time will tour the U.S. and Canada in
February 2018 making stops at theatres in Canada, Florida,
Pennsylvania, New York Connecticut, New Jersey and Virginia and will
star magicians from The CW hit primetime television series, Chipper
Lowell, Jarrett & Raja, Michael Turco and Naathan Phan.

Click here to
see some performance highlights of magicians in the tour:
https://vimeo.com/user4830612/review/250654277/81cc316ed8

These cutting-edge illusionists perform sleight-of-hand, perplexing
interactive mind magic, comedy, dangerous escapes and large-scale
illusions. These modern masters of illusion display skills that have
taken a lifetime to perfect, and audience members will be baffled by
their astounding skills.

Master of Illusion is a huge stage phenomenon born from the multi-award
winning television series Masters of Illusion, which will be seen in its
5th Season airing nationwide later this year on The CW Network. A live
production of Masters of Illusion is also currently playing in residency
at Bally's Las Vegas as well.

The Tour Schedule is as follows:
Thursday, February 1, 2018 - Sunday, February 4, 2018: Flato Markham
Theater, Markham, Ontario, Canada, http://www.markham.ca/
Thursday, February 8, 2018: Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, PA,
http://www.sandseventcenter.com/
Friday, February 9, 2018: Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA,
http://www.keswicktheatre.com/
Saturday, February 10, 208: American Music Theatre, Lancaster, PA,
https://amtshows.com/masters-of-illusion/
Sunday, February 11, 2018: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, Westbury, NY,
http://www.thetheatreatwestbury.com/
Tuesday, February 13, 2018: Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT,
https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/
Friday, February 16, 2018: MPAC Mayo Performing Arts Center: Morristown,
NJ, https://www.mayoarts.org/
Saturday, February 17, 2018: Emporia Greensville Performing Arts Center,
Emporia, VA, http://www.mrac-arts.com/Performing_Arts_Center.php
Sunday, February 18, 2018: Palace Theatre, Greenburg, PA,
http://www.thepalacetheatre.org/

The live tour of Masters of Illusion premiered in September 2011 and is
in its 7th season. The tour has played 225 shows in 147 venues, 29
states, 6 countries and 3 continents. For more information and a
complete Fall 2018 International Tour schedule, please visit the
official website: www.mastersofillusionlive.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MastersofIllusion
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mastersofillus

About The Magicians appearing in the Fall 2018 U.S.A. and Canada Live Tour:
For over 20 years, Chipper Lowell has been bringing his odd brand of
infectiously amusing mayhem to audiences around the world at performing
arts center, theaters, cruise ships, casino showrooms and corporate
events. He has been described as an "artistic cyclone of talent and
comedy" by the press. He has been honored with "Comedy Magician of the
Year" twice, "Specialty Act of the Year," and was listed among the "Top
Funniest Magicians Performing Today" by MAGIC Magazine. Lowell has
performed on multiple occasions with the Masters of Illusions Live Tour
and has appeared several times on the hit TV series, Masters of
Illusion, which airs on The CW.
Chipper Lowell's website and social media are:
http://www.TheChipperExperience.com
https://www.facebook.com/ChipperFanPage

Jarrett & Raja - Direct from the great casinos of the Las Vegas Strip
and billed as "Master Illusionist & Piano Genius," Jarrett & Raja have
entertained millions worldwide with their amazing and unique blend of
magic, music and comedy. Trained at The Juilliard School, Jarrett &
Raja's first show was in New York City. The two were semi-finalists on
NBC's America's Got Talent and appeared in 2016 on ABC's Shark Tank.
They have headlined in 2017 in two major Vegas casinos and have appeared
on CBS' Late Show with Stephen Colbert. They have also been featured on
all seasons of the hit CW TV series, Masters of Illusion.

Jarrett & Raja's website and social media are:
www.jarrettandraja.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/jarrettandraja
https://www.instagram.com/jarrettandraja/
https://www.facebook.com/JarrettandRaja
https://mobile.twitter.com/jarrettandraja
@jarrettandraja

Michael Turco fell in love with the mystery of magic when he was just
five-years-old. Spending his summers just miles from the strip in
Atlantic City, Turco saw every magic show in the area and was intent to
master each trick and illusion on his own. He has had his own show in
Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood casino and brought a little bit of Jersey
to the strip. The press describes Turco as "a natural born talent... a
true success story." Michael Turco has been with the Masters of Illusion
tour for several years now and has appeared multiple times on the
award-winning TV series Masters of Illusion on the CW network.

Michael Turco's website and social media are:
www.turcomagic.com
www.facebook.com/turcomagic
.@michaelturco
www.instagram.com/michaelturco

Naathan Phan's first love in life was, and still is, magic. He became
enamored by the art at the tender age of five when his grandfather
showed him his very first magic tricks. Although his magical genesis may
sound a bit cliché, his magic is anything but. Naathan Phan hooks you
with his Robin Williams paced wit and humor, perfectly punctuated by his
well-practiced prestidigitation, and geared towards your audience,
whatever age(s) they may be. Phan has toured with the Masters of
Illusion live show as well as performed on The CW hit television series,
Masters of Illusions, multiple times. Aside from being a magician, Phan
also is adept at doing celebrity impressions.

Naathan Phans website and social media are:
Website: www.magicasianman.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/magicasianman
Instagram: .@magicasianman
Twitter: .@naathanphan
You Tube: www.youtube.com/naathanphan
www.smule.com/magicasianman

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