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Issue Number: #1442
Date: Sunday 22nd April 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. Harry Anderson, 'Night Court' Star, Dies At 65
3. Negligence Lawsuit Against David Copperfield
4. The Magic Word Podcast - Gregory Wilson
5. It's Magic! Show
6. Who Are You? - #484 - Kyle Peron
7. AMA 50th Anniversary Awards Show
8. MAGIC Live Is August 5-8, 2018
9. Masters of Magic XVI Congress
10. The Doug Henning Project
11. Registrations For Geniicon Sydney Australia
12. E-zine Archives
13. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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2. Harry Anderson, 'Night Court' Star, Dies At 65
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Article forwarded on by Rob Thomas

Variety

By Cynthia Littleton

Harry Anderson, the amiable actor who presided over the NBC comedy "Night Court" for nine seasons, has died at his home in Asheville, N.C., according to a local media report. He was 65.

Anderson was found at his home by police officers early Monday morning, according to a report by WSPA-TV, the CBS affiliate in Greenville, N.C. No foul play was suspected, police told the station.

Anderson was a magician turned actor who was known as a rabid fan of jazz singer Mel Torme. The affection for Torme was woven into his TV alter ego, Judge Harry Stone, a quirky character who ruled the bench at a Manhattan night court. The sitcom was a mainstay of NBC from 1984 to 1992. Anderson earned three consecutive Emmy nominations for his work on the show from 1985-1987.

Anderson gained national attention after he guest starred as grifter Harry 'the Hat' Gittes on NBC's "Cheers" in the early 1980s. On "Night Court," Anderson played a goofy but big-hearted judge who encountered a host of oddball characters and cases every week. The series also starred John Larroquette, Richard Moll, Charlies Robinson, Marsha Warfield, and Markie Post.

Anderson logged a guest shot in FX's "Son of the Beach" in 2002 and a 2008 appearance on NBC's "30 Rock." But for the most part he stayed away from Hollywood. He moved to North Carolina in 2006 after New Orleans was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.

Born in Rhode Island, Anderson reportedly had a difficult childhood and moved frequently with his mother, who he once described in an interview with Playboy as "a hustler." He moved to California at the age of 16 to be with his father. He became a street performer and reportedly ran a lucrative shell game on the streets of San Francisco for a time.

Anderson made his way to L.A.'s famed Magic Castle in the early 1980s where he connected with an agent, according to TCM.com. He made several appearances on "Saturday Night Live" around this time.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/harry-anderson-night-court-star-225756854.html?.tsrc=fauxdal

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3. Negligence Lawsuit Against David Copperfield
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Article forwarded on by Mel Kientz (US)

David Copperfield Magic Trick Revealed During Case Over Audience Participant's
Alleged Injury

By Lindsay Kimble

A negligence lawsuit against David Copperfield is taking the mystery out of one of the Emmy-winning magician's more famous routines.

In a Las Vegas, Nevada, courtroom on Tuesday, the 61-year-old's executive producer Chris Kenner walked jurors through a trick performed during Copperfield's 2013 MGM Grand Hotel show that a British man claims left him with both body and brain injuries, reported the Associated Press.

The man, Gavin Cox, was among the audience members asked to participate in the illusion - called "Lucky #13" - on Nov. 12, 2013, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

During the illusion, Copperfield seemed to make the participants disappear from the stage and reappear at the back of the audience, the Review-Journal said.

In reality, the participants were led through back passageways in the hotel and even through the resort kitchen at an allegedly quick speed, so they could pop up and surprise show attendees during what was the finale, Kenner testified, according to the AP.

According to NBC News, it was during the trek through those back areas that Cox fell. Cox's attorney Benedict Morelli claimed that the route was dark, and, in parts, under construction as the hotel underwent a renovation. Further, Morelli claimed that Cox was not informed of the risks before participating in the trick, NBC News reported.

Cox claims that as a result of the slip, he suffered from chronic pain, among other ailments. He also said scans later showed a lesion on his brain, reported the Review-Journal.

The MGM Grand's attorney Jerry Popovich testified that Copperfield had walked the same route 10 minutes before Cox and did not report any hazards. Copperfield and producers claim that Cox's fall was not related to the show.

Cox is suing both Copperfield and his production team at the MGM Grand for negligence, and seeking unspecified damages, the AP reported. Popovich didn't respond immediately to PEOPLE's request for comment.

Copperfield is scheduled to testify on Wednesday.

Back in 2008, one of Copperfield's employees was hospitalized when a trick went awry onstage at the MGM Grand's Hollywood Theatre.

PEOPLE reported at the time that the employee was assisting Copperfield during the "fan illusion" - during which the magician appears to walk through a fan and disappear as he turns to smoke - and got his arm caught in the fan.

At the time, Kenner told PEOPLE, "This is a trick David has done over 3,000 times. This was a freak accident."

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4. The Magic Word Podcast - Gregory Wilson
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

Gregory Wilson gives us an update on the status of his recent heart attack and his prognosis. Furthermore, we get an update since the "thievery controversy" from two years ago. Plus, Greg talks about performing at conventions, his lecture tour, travels abroad and more. You can see some new photos, read the blog, enter the contest, listen to the podcast online and download the MP3 file at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/417-gregory-wilson

This week Greg is offering two Peek Packs (valued at $45.00 U.S.) as prizes for listeners. To enter the contest for a chance to win, visit the website.

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5. It's Magic! Show
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Milt Larsen and Terry Hill present the 62nd annual It's Magic! a dazzling revue featuring several award-winning stars of magic, comedy, variety, sleight of hand and large stage illusions. An entirely different lineup of performers tours with the show each season so no two shows are the same. Don't miss this performance the Los Angeles Times calls "...a must for magic buffs of all ages!"

General: $30.00 Gold Level
Senior/Youth: $28.00 Gold Level
All Seats: $35.00 Platinum Level

Show Dates and Times
Saturday, June 2, 2018 - 8.00pm

http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?orgid=51969
&agency=CRCV_SNG&pid=8446483

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6. Who Are You? - #484 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
KyleKellyMagic@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

Who are you? Not the first thing you want to hear upon arriving at any gig. However, too often this becomes a common statement. It results in an awkward moment between you and the person you are meeting. It also wastes time as you try and explain and get the details straight. Even then you often end up having to tell the story to a few more people as they pass you around to others.

I call this the "hot potato" principle. No one wants to take responsibility for having to talk and coordinate with you, so they pass you off to someone else as quickly as they can.

So why does this happen? Well for starters, it can happen simply because the person who booked you is not at the event yet. It also occurs because of total miscommunication. No one knows anything about you being there except the client you coordinated with. Furthermore, the person who booked you may not even be attending the event in the first place. Whatever the reason may be, it is safe to say that as a performer, you need to address issues like this before they become bigger problems.

There are several things I try and make a practice of doing so that I can avoid unpleasant situations like this.

- The first thing you have to realize is never to assume that the person you are dealing with to book the show is the same person who will be your contact at the event. In most cases, they will be. However, we can never assume this. Always ask ahead of time who will be your contact at the event. Will it be this person you are dealing with now, or will there be another person?

- When I ask for the contact person, I always ask for a cell phone number or phone number that I can use on the day of the event. This is so that I have it in the event I need to contact them. Having this information can be so valuable.

- I can also call the contact as I am approaching the venue. This lets them know that I am arriving on time and also gets them in the general area so they are ready upon my arrival. In the event that the person is not around, I can use this phone number to make contact with the person to iron out any changes of plan and to keep things running smoothly.

- If the contact at the event is not going to be the same person who booked you, I always will ask for the contact's name, email address and phone number. This way I can make contact with the person prior to the show. No one likes to be barraged on the day of the event. By contacting them ahead of time, I can introduce myself and go over any details with
them. This saves you both time and ensures things run smoothly upon your arrival at the venue.

- Always get things in writing. This means to get the contact information and all arrival details down on paper ahead of time. It means having that contract and agreement signed and approved by the client long before you actually do the event itself.

- It also is a good idea to always make a confirmation call or send a confirmation email to the client a week prior to the event date. I always do this because I know details for events do change and this is my opportunity to double check all my facts with the client. I will list what we had agreed upon and ask them to verify it and any changes that may have come up. This is the time to double check your contact.

- Always ask where your contact will be upon arrival at the event. Many events have the client running around trying to tackle numerous issues that come up. Trying to find them is often not easy and you simply do not want to waste time trying to locate them. So, I will always ask them where I should go to meet them upon arrival. I can also ask them this if
I make my phone call to them as I am arriving at the venue. It saves a lot of time and makes things run smooth.

- You can also make things easier on yourself by never assuming the people who meet you know you are the entertainment. You may even be dressed to a point where you think it is quite obvious. However, you can never assume they know. When greeting anyone at the event, I will always state my name and that I am the magical entertainment for the event. By
doing so they immediately will at least know why you are there and more chance to 1) assist you themselves or 2) hunt down the proper person who can.

A lot of these items above are simple tips that can be utilized to really help you to have an event run the way both parties intend it to run. It also makes you perceived as a professional. After all, it is this professional level that you want to carry with you all throughout the client relationship.

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. AMA 50th Anniversary Awards Show
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This Event Is Sold-Out To The Public!

AMA Members Contact Ben Roman for Tickets: broman@magiccastle.com

April 22, 2018 ~ Orpheum DTLA

http://www.magiccastle.com/awardsshow2018/

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8. MAGIC Live Is August 5-8, 2018
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Message by Stan Allen (US)

The next MAGIC Live is August 5-8, 2018, Las Vegas. We less than 100 spots left, which might sound like a lot, but there were 1,600 available a few months ago.

Hope you can join us.
http://www.magicconvention.com/

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9. Masters of Magic XVI Congress
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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. The Doug Henning Project
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For more information on the Doug Henning Project go to:
https://doughenningproject.com/2018/03/

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11. Registrations For Geniicon Sydney Australia
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Message by Kent Blackmore (Australia)

Registrations for GeniiCon are reflecting the excitement for our four days of events, shows and lectures! The early-bird period has now passed, but you can still register at www. geniicon18.com for a great weekend of magic.

If you're interested in the marketing and client-relations side of magic, we have two fabulous talks to inspire you. Magic from the amazing card work of Joseph Barry, to the best of Children's entertainment, manipulation, comedy and 'workers' magic.

More than ten dealers have booked in with us, so bring your money; and extra tickets for the "Magic at the Tivoli" public show is now on sale at https://rootyhillrsl.com.au/entertainment/magicshow/

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12. 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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