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Issue Number: #1436
Date: Sunday 18th March 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. ABC's Magician-Detective Show
3. The Magic Word Podcast - Doug Isenberg On Internet Law
4. 7 Reasons To Learn Magic As An Adult
5. Don't Forget Your Audience - #479 - Kyle Peron
6. Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater In Philadelphia, PA
7. Pre-FISM Tour Of South Korea
8. FISM Korea 2018
9. M-U-M's New Format, Features And Favorites
10. GeniiCon 2018 - June 8-11, Rooty Hill RSL
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 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. ABC's Magician-Detective Show
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Article forwarded by Phillip Rogers (US)

There is a new show on ABC that premiered on Sunday night called Deception. It's alright if the title doesn't immediately ring a bell - for months, I have only heard it referred to in passing as "that magician detective show." Sure enough, if you Google "magician detective show," Deception is the first thing that comes up, because it is the only show of its kind. And I really can't emphasize this enough: Deception is incredible. It follows a disgraced magician as he helps the FBI solve a series of crimes perpetrated by a mysterious master illusionist, which could be the greatest logline in recent history.

Peak TV is too much, you say? Rebuttal: We have a magician detective show now.

Watching the Deception premiere, I felt that my soul was nourished. But I also left with a litany of questions for what is network TV's latest, greatest disaster piece, because that's how these so-bad-it's-good shows (some contemporaries: 9-1-1, The Good Doctor, and Riverdale) work - they're amazing, but also logically confounding in every way. Here are my 35 most pressing questions - along with several smaller follow-up questions - about the first episode of Deception. I shudder to think that there will be more episodes following this cataclysm.
1. Before we even begin, I'd love to know how the showrunner of Deception describes this series to other people.

For more information go to:
https://www.theringer.com/tv/2018/3/12/17110214/questions-about-deception-abc-magician-show

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3. The Magic Word Podcast - Doug Isenberg On Internet Law
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

There has been a lot of discussion over the past few years about online piracy, theft of intellectual property and illegal duplication of digital forms of magic. This week on The Magic Word we speak with Doug Isenberg, a magician who happens to be a lawyer specializing in internet law. We talk about what has been happening with DVD's and eBooks being copied and freely distributed online and what, if anything, we can do about it. Doug tells us the importance of registering copyrights, domains, branding, and much more all dealing with internet law. Although he is not being specific, he does make interesting and important points while giving out free legal advice that directly relates to magicians.

You can read the blog, see some photos, get some important links, listen to the podcast online and download the MP3 file at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/doug-isenberg-on-internet-law

This week we also review a recommended new product, "Food For Thought" Book Test which is a glossy recipe book that comes in pocket and parlor size editions.

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4. 7 Reasons To Learn Magic As An Adult
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Message by Jeff McBride (US)

1/. Learning magic increases self-confidence.

2/. Studying the art promotes self-discipline.

3/. Learning how magicians think sharpens your critical thinking skills.

4/. Performing a simple magic illusion can bring great joy to others.

5/. Magic can help us learn to approach people and enhance our socializing skills.

6/. Magic is an international language that transcends cultural boundaries, and a great way to meet people.

7/. People think magic is very hip and cool these days!

One of my students, Ming Da, wrote a great article on the life-enriching qualities that studying magic can add to your life! You might enjoy it: http://mformagic.biz/?p=895
If you are one of those enthusiasts who think you might like to actually learn more about performing, you may want to consider our upcoming Spring Training classes, March 20-25.

You can come for just two days, or for all six. Learn more here: http://www.magicalwisdom.com/events - 561

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5. Don't Forget Your Audience - #479 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

This is an interesting topic to talk about and I hope one in which you will indulge me a little to keep on reading and allow me to explain myself in a bit more detail. Don't forget your audience? Seems like a silly question and probably looks silly when you're reading it now. How could anyone forget their audience? How could a magician forget the people he or she is performing right in front of? Seems rather silly doesn't it? But the point of the matter is, we all have at some point forgotten our audience and too many times I have seen it in the performances of other magic shows or acts I have watched. Allow me to dive in a little deeper.

Let us be totally honest for a second if we can. How many of you reading this article can truthfully say yes to the following? How many times have you given a performance and you realized that your mind was just not in the show? Sure, you were doing the moves and saying the patter, but your mind was somewhere else? You might have been thinking of anything besides the show itself. Perhaps you were thinking about lunch, your bills or how the heck you were going to pack up and get to the next gig. Now how many of you were really honest just now and replied yes? Well I can honestly say I said yes because I have done it to.

This is just the start of a discussion I want to talk about in this article about not forgetting your audience. The above situation is just one instance where you can forget your audience is even there. We all have done it and may not even realize it is happening or how damaging it can really be.

When the above happens, do you ever stop to think about whether or not your audience could sense your lack of attention or desire to be there with them? Chances are we do not even think that far ahead. But rest assured that the answer to that question is yes indeed. Audiences can and do sense whether or not you are there with them or off thinking about something else. It transcends through your movement, what you say and how you present yourself.

So then why is the audience so important to me? Why should they be so important to you as a performer of magic? Well for starters what is a magician without an audience? The answer to that is a very lonely person. To a magician your audience should be everything. It is the audience that makes the magician. It is the audience that gives us the applause and acceptance that we are often after. It is the audience that really allows us to call ourselves magicians in the first place.

Because the audience is just so critically important to me, I must and should show every bit of respect to them from the moment I step on stage to long after I have left it. This means staying in the moment with them and learning to focus one's attention to the show at hand. If this means that you spend a little extra time before the show to breathe, focus and find yourself, then that is what one must do. Why? because my audience deserves that much from me.

Every show I do I try to remind myself that somewhere in that audience there is a child or an adult seeing a live magician for the very first time. I want to make sure that person, and the rest of the audience, walks away with a memory that lasts inside of them for a very long time.

Forgetting your audience is just so easy to do and sometimes it even stems from how we learn magic and how we practice our art. As a magician we tend to fall in love with technique and the "moves" that make the magic happen in our craft. To us, the art of doing these moves fascinates us. We are so involved and so dedicated with the mechanics of how an effect works that we tend to stop realizing how the lay people see us in what we do.

When you become so involved in the mechanics and the moves you learn, one can fall into a very bad trap. What tends to happen is that we get stuck in falling in love with the "how" and forget the "why"'. Let me explain if I may.

How many card vanishes alone do you know? The answer to many of you is probably a lot. Probably you know so many and not only know them, but know what each one is called, where they originated from and possibly even variations on the move itself. Nothing wrong with this as there is appreciation for knowing our art and its history.

But do we think about this from the perspective of the audience? We love the moves we learn and this often times leads us down a path I like to call "falling in love with ourselves". What happens is that these moves and variations become transfixed in our mind. We know that what we are doing is 50 different card vanishes. We know each of them have a unique difference and s subtlety to them. But, does the audience care?

If the moves of our art form are supposed to be invisible to the audience, then those 50 moves of vanishing a card look like what? Maybe you guessed it. They look like all the same thing. Just because one knows 50 ways to vanish a card does not mean the audience wants or needs to see all 50 ways to vanish it. In their mind the card vanishes it appears and now he or she is doing it again. Why?

Why? because the magician has fallen in love with the mechanics of what he or she is doing and forgotten one very important rule. That rule is the sheer fact that the magician possibly forgot that the audience wants to be entertained more than anything else. To entertain an audience means that we must stop thinking just about ourselves when we are on stage. We must start thinking about them and their needs and their wants.

It becomes much too easy to fall in love with something we have created or done that we feel is just amazing and technically wonderful. However, if that magic does not connect with the audience or entertain them, then we must be willing to take it out of the show or act no matter how much we may actually love doing it. It should never be just about us. If our audiences are that important to us, we cannot forget them.

We should look at our act or our show and really study it from the minds of the audience we perform for. Is the show entertaining? Am I performing for myself or am I really there in the moment to bring this audience a magical experience they will remember for a while? Is what I am doing on there for them or for me? If it is for me then maybe it is time to reevaluate what it is I am doing.

Not forgetting your audience even transcends past the show itself. It starts in the creation process or the process of coming up with those first creative ideas. So many of us dive inwards to create our magic and forget that maybe we should be looking outwards for creative ideas. Maybe when we create our magic we should be remembering our audience there to. Maybe we can ask ourselves what the audience wants to see and what would entertain them in the best way possible. Look outwards at life and find out what people are doing, seeing, enjoying and even watching. Maybe our magic and creative ideas can come directly from our audience itself?

And what happens when the show is all done and the curtains close? Do we forget our audiences and leave them there in that place? To me the answer is always no. I always feel that I need to let my audience know how much they mean to me. It is because they came to that show that allows me to perform the magic I enjoy so much. For me simply going out to greet them and shake their hand is a way of letting them know that I have not forgotten them …. not for a second.

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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6. Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater In Philadelphia, PA
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Message by Danny Archer (US)

www.smokeandmirrorstheater.com

A double dose of magic awaits on March 16/17 when Daniel Fishman opens for Gino Mozzarella. Daniel is one of the smoothest card workers we have ever seen and his sleight of hand is flawless. Gino's show is filled with comedy and magic and his new Jimmy C routine, is getting incredible comments from the audience. FYI the Sat. show is almost sold out, but there are tickets for Friday's show.

The Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater is thrilled to announce the appearance for one night only of Ben Seidman on March 22nd. Ben is an extremely talented and in demand performer and we were very lucky that he had a small opening in his busy schedule and he will present his show on a Thursday night next month. Besides being a consultant for Criss Angel, Ben has been featured on numerous TV shows and has toured the world with his modern take on magic and comedy. Seidman's performances are jam packed with stand-up comedy, fascinating true stories, and world- renowned sleight-of-hand. His energy and playfulness are contagious as they spread through the audience and he never fails to give a sensational performance.

March 23/24 will feature the one man show from Bobby Torkova. A Hanky and a T-T-T-Top Hat is an autobiographical solo show about a little boy who stutters, explores his relationship with his father, and dreams of becoming a magician. While this is not your traditional magic show, Torkova's unique and personal approach features magic to illustrate the story.

Denny Haney from Baltimore closes out the month. His show is full of humor and great magic from a seasoned performer who has traveled the world performing. A true legend of magic, we are thrilled that he will be in town doing his wonderful show.

Upcoming lectures at the theater are:

Asi Wind on July 25th (Simply one of the best and brightest working performers today. His lecture and performances were rescheduled because Asi will once again be opening for David Blaine on his upcoming theater tour.)

Jeff McBride does his show in the evening on June 1 & 2nd and he will also offer his lecture and his Masterclass for magicians only. We don't have to tell you that Jeff is one of the most accomplished performers in the world and perhaps the number one teacher of magic today. It's going to be a mini-magic convention with Jeff and we hope you will be to catch his show and attend his other events.

With great reviews the norm, an incredible venue presenting the best of the best of local and national acts, the SMMT is the best magic venue on the East Coast.

For more information go to: http://smokeandmirrorstheater.com/ben-seidman/

This one of a kind theater is getting rave reviews on social media for both the unique nature of the room and also the top-notch talent performing there. They also host events like corporate meeting and parties, team building seminars, fundraisers, birthdays and other special occasions.

The Magic Shop at the Magical Arts Center is now open from 1 to 5 pm Thursday thru Saturday (and 24/7 online) 267-626-1366.

Marty Martin and Danny Archer hope to see you in the audience one day at the only Magic Theater/Magic Shop in the Delaware Valley.

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7. Pre-FISM Tour Of South Korea
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)

Cost each with 8 people is $1,375 for 7 days.

If interested please contact Joan Caesar JCaesar@sentex.ca

Day 1: Visit of Haeinsa temple
Saturday, 30 June 2018
Haeinsa
The Gayasan park is well-known for its historical sites and landscapes, and especially for the Haiensa temple. Visit the temple. After the visit, spend the night in the temple.

Day 2: End of the temple stay and road to Andong
Sunday, 1 July 2018
Andong
The temple stay experience ends around 12 noon
Then you will take the road to Andong and rest in the afternoon.

Day 3: Visit of Andong
Monday, 2 July 2018
Andong
Andong is the ancestral, spiritual and traditional capital of South Korea because of its Confucian traditions during the Joseon era. There, you will find many relics dating back to the Joseon dynasty, such as the magnificent Confucian school and a typical village of that time. You will visit the Byeongsanseowon Confucian School. You will visit the Hahoe village, the Hahoedong Mask Museum and the Byeongsanseowon Confucian school.

Day 4: Road to Gyeongju
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
Gyeongju
Located in the Gyeongsangbuk Do region, Gyeongju was the capital city of the Silla Kingdom and one of the oldest historical cities in the world. It is a major spot for Korea's culture and heritage today, as well as a UNESCO listed site. You will take the road in the morning to Gyeongju. Visit Tumuli Park which houses numerous royal tombs, visit the Cheonmachong tomb (the flying horse tomb), Cheongseongdae Observatory and the Anapji pond. Night in a Hanok. (a traditional Korean house)

Day 5: Visit of cultural sites (UNESCO) in Gyeongju
Wednesday, 4 July 2018
Gyeongju
Take a trip to some of Gyeongju's historical sites: The National Museum, Tumulus Park, and the Royal Tombs of Daereungwon. Enjoy a visit of the Bulguksa palace (built in 528) and the Buddhist cave in Seokguram, national treasures registered on the UNESCO world heritage. You can go there on foot or with bicycles. Night in a Hanok.

Day 6: Day at the Namsan Mount and Gogulsa temple
Thursday, 5 July 2018
Gyeongju
Considered as a Sacred site during the Silla Dynasty, the Namsan Mount is full of mysteries, temples and sanctuaries. It is a real open-air museum with 100 temples, 80 Buddha stone-statues and 60 pagodas. You will enjoy quaint landscapes. In the afternoon, visit of Gogulksa temple and a stop to the Yangdong village.

Day 7: Busan
Friday, 6 July 2018
Busan
The second Korean city and the first harbour of the country. Busan is considered a dynamic city with big shops, luxurious restaurants, parks and beautiful beaches. Highlights:
* Visit its beaches: Haeundae beach and Gwangalli beach.
* The city centre, the Yongdusan park and the Busan tower will give you a panoramic view of Busan.
* The Yonggungsa temple (built on the side of a cliff: unique)
* Busan and its impressive Jagalchi fish market which show the riches of its sea and harbour.

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8. FISM Korea 2018
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For the latest news on FISM Korea go to:

http://www.2018fismbusan.com/list.php?bbs_id=main_eng&cntry=_eng

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9. M-U-M's New Format, Features And Favorites
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Message by Lindsay Smith (US)

Members of the Society of American Magicians opened the new year with a new look for their association's international magazine, M-U-M. The paper stock is heavier with a matte finish, not glossy, for easier readability. The page design, graphics and headlines are more open and inviting. There are more changes editorially as well.

New features include a Correspondence column for feedback from readers, and intriguing puzzles from Roderick Kimball and Marvin Miller. New columnists include Paul Draper, mentalism and more; Editor Emeritus David Goodsell, who's writing a series of SAM-related stories on his journey to writing a book on the history of the SAM; Cinde and Dal Sanders, tips and ideas on performing magic on TV; and Kien Meng Wee, a.k.a., Mr. Bottle, a highly successful family show performer based in Singapore.

The new look and editorial changes are the direct result of the talents, hard work and vision of Alan Howard, editor, and Nicole LaCour, art director, who succeeded Michael and Lisa Close, respectively, with the January 2018 issue.

Current M-U-M readers can continue to enjoy columns by Dick Bowman, president; and Dean of the SAM, George Schindler. Returning columnists include Norman Beck, Tony Cabral, David Corsaro, David Haversat, Bruce Kalver, David Oliver, David Seebach and Alan Wassilak of Basil the Baffling and Chloe fame. Together, these writers cover the magic spectrum from cheating and deceptions, close-up, history, humor, illusions, inspiration, marketing, mentalism and motivation to thinking and technology. Of course, the review column of new tricks, books and DVDs - now titled Shop Talk - continues with honest evaluations by respected and well-posted magicians.

April's cover feature is titled "Magic Without Limits," showcasing students from the Gahanna Lincoln High School in Columbus, Ohio - classmates who are also in the Students with Special Needs program. For the second year in a row, these young magicians brought down the house and received a standing ovation at this year's Magi-Fest. President Dick Bowman was there to witness the event and record the difficult behind-the-scenes work that led up to their inspiring performance. As Ryan Bucklad, one of the performers, observed after the show, "We totally nailed it." So, did President Bowman in this moving article.

The March M-U-M cover featured an article on John and Mari Lynn Shryock, along with several of his classic card and coin effects. Thanks to the positive response, April's issue includes a bonus trick: John's variations of the Copper, Silver, Brass Trio routine that has been a staple in his act for years.

This year's new columnists, augmenting the returning writers mentioned above, raise the editorial bar. The April column by Paul Draper, "On Second Thought…," focuses on the dream fulfillment business which, as performers, we should all be doing. The intriguing history of "The Obedient Pencil" finds its way into David Goodsell's column, "The S.A.M. History Project." Yep, this one fooled Houdini. Cindy and Dal Sanders discuss selecting material for television in their "TV or Not TV" column. Among other great tips offered is this: Always know who your character is. "Magic in a Bottle" is the title of Kien Meng Wee's introductory column. Kien is also known as Mr. Bottle and he discusses the importance of always introducing yourself, which he does in his introductory paragraphs. He then offers an introductory warm-up effect that incorporates magic with bonding in his Magic in a Bottle show.

April's Shop Talk reviewers evaluate one book, three DVDs, four tricks, one video download and a magnetic PK effect that includes a two-hour instructional download.

Of course, activities from Assembly Reports around the world are always reported. The Society of American Magicians, founded on May 10, 1902, is the oldest and most prestigious magic society in the world.

For more information on the Society of American Magicians and M-U-M magazine, please go to www.magicsam.com

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10. GeniiCon 2018 - June 8-11, Rooty Hill RSL
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Message by Kent Blackmore (Australia)

Sydney, Australia

Australia's first national convention for magicians in eight years is coming together:
- British card sensation Joseph Barry.
- Children's magic superstar Silly Billy.
- Close-up creator Paul Richards.
- Manipulator, comedian and author Levent.

And announcing for the first time, lecture and performance by Melbourne's Nick Kay (check out his brilliant magic at https://www.youtube.com/user/nickthebubblemagic/videos).

Rooty Hill RSL is the giant facility with everything under one roof - 4.5-star hotel, multiple private conference rooms and two Vegas-style showrooms! Every type of restaurant and bar you could wish for, many open very late for your enjoyment and seasoning. Direct connection to the Novotel, purpose-built convention facilities, a great line-up of star performers and shows. No competitions this year; we're featuring the very best in "Magic - Business - Allied Arts" information sessions, six lectures, a show by talented Young Guns in magic, and a massive "Magic at the Tivoli" stage show for the public!

Don't forget - Early Bird registrations run until March 31st only ($350 adult rego) before the price goes up. Book now!

Your rego covers the entire weekend including Friday night cocktails and conjuring, Saturday public show, and Sunday night banquet and show.

Book online - https://www.geniicon18.com/
and latest updates on Facebook at GeniiCon18

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11. E-zine Archives
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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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