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Issue Number: #1448
Date: Sunday 13th May 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. MAGIC Live Countdown
3. MagiCuba - Havana, November 7-11, 2018
4. £1.25 by John Carey #1
5. David Copperfield Forced To Reveal Vanishing Trick
6. Starting Cold - #487 - Kyle Peron
7. IBM Ring 160 Celebrating Its 60th Anniversary
8. Naked Magicians Cancel Auckland Shows After Injury
9. Malaysian Magician Wows Judges On 'Britain's Got Talent'
10. FISM Korea 2018
11. 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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The highlight for Michele and I this week was attending the Paul Richards lecture (from New York) and he knows how to lecture the finer points. He was very clear and concise and has obviously lectured many times drawing everyone in to his magic world for a full on 90 minutes.

He is now lecturing through New Zealand main centres and we will catch up with him and his lovely wife Wendy again at GeniiCon in Sydney, Australia in June.

If you would like to read the Magic New Zealand e-zine in a HTML format
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If you would like to write a regular column for Magic New Zealand or
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Editor@MagicNewZealand.com

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2. MAGIC Live Countdown
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Message by Stan Allen (US)

A few months ago, there were 1,600 spots available for MAGIC Live! A few days ago, there were only 145 spots left. As of this writing, it's down to just 94. (To see the up-to-the-minute countdown, visit the link below.)

If you're still thinking about joining us, please don't delay. Sign up today and join 1,599 of your friends at The Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas.

Surprises await!

www.MagicConvention.com

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3. MagiCuba - Havana, Cuba - November 7-11, 2018
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Message by John Rose

In case you haven't heard, MagiCuba is a five-day, city-wide magic festival - including six shows at the National Theater, eight nightclub shows, a special performance at the Cuban Circus, five full days of magic at our headquarters venue in Old Havana, Palacio de las Artisenia, and numerous other performances - as well as a conference for magicians at the famed Hotel Nacional that adds several days of exceptional MagiCuba Sessions (lectures, talks, interviews, etc.), a Magic & Mojitos close-up session each afternoon and a unique culture and magic walking tour.

Approximately 40 Cuban and international magicians have confirmed appearances, including: John Archer, Jorge Blass, Mike Caveney, Mac King, Eric Mead, Michael Weber and Asi Wind. (See magicuba.org for full details and follow us at https://www.facebook.com/MagiCuba/). This is a unique one-time magic happening and the most fun way to visit Cuba.

MagiCuba is being run in partnership with the Cuban Ministry of Culture, with the endorsement of its newly elected president, Miguel Díaz-Canel. Both the Magic Castle and Magic Circle have offered endorsement. Executive producers include Bill Herz, Jon Stetson and myself.

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4. £1.25 by John Carey #1
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Message by John Carey (UK)
https://carey-scene.com/jc-main

I have been having a lot of fun with the following impromptu mentalism piece. It combines Deddy Corbuzier's wonderful Free Will concept with equivoque and a nice timing force, which I have not seen in print, but would not be surprised if other people have used in this context.

You will require 5 different valued coins: £1 coin, 20p, 5p, 2p and a 10 pence piece. On a business card have the following message pre-written: I will have the 2p, you will have the 10p. Leave a space to write some further information during performance.

Bring out your business card and state that you will write a message on it. On the lower section of the card write down the name of one of your helpers, say Mary, and then write, "will be left holding exactly £1.25 pence!" Place the card aside face down, but in view to the group you are working for. Go to your pocket and bring out the 5 coins mentioned above and place them onto the table in £1,20p, 5p, 2p and 10p order from left to right.

Address Jack and say you will play a little game of decision making with him. With your right hand pick up the £1 coin and transfer it to your left hand. Then pick up the 20p and drop it on top of the pound. "I'm going to pick up each coin". By the end of that sentence you have picked up the first 2 coins. Then you catch them off guard and say "just say stop anytime please". You pick up the third coin and transfer it to the left hand. The timing on this is akin to the classic psychological stop force, usually performed with cards. Two things will happen. They stop you on the 2p or the 10p. Because of Free will, you are covered either way. Let's say they say stop on the 2p. Place it in front of Jack.

Continue by asking him to mix the remaining 4 coins around a little. Now we will force the 10p coin using a classic 1 from 4 equivoque. Push two towards me etc. Place the 10p in front of you and then scoop up the remaining coins and ask Mary to hold them in a closed fist. Now the work has been done and it's just a matter of selling the conditions and bringing the effect home. In this example you will have Jack pick up the business card and read out the message. Conclude by asking Mary to open her hand and count how much money she is holding. She says £1.25 and everyone goes home happy. Of course if Jack selects the 10 pence, you will read out the message a la Free will.

Notes: This hasn't happened to me yet, but if they stop you on the third coin, just say, "Fine, please slide the next coin (2p) towards you".

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5. David Copperfield Forced To Reveal Vanishing Trick
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Message by Peter Blake (US)

Sta Online

Magician David Copperfield was forced to reveal the secrets behind a vanishing act in court after a British man claimed he was injured during Copperfield's "Lucky #13" trick in November 2013 in Las Vegas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4068ZOi52eo

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6. Starting Cold - #487 - 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

Over the years my wife and I have developed terms and phrases that we use to sum up situations at events. It is these codes that help us communicate important information without saying something that could be perceived wrong by the client. One such set of terms is the phrase "Starting Cold vs Starting Hot."

What we mean is that every event is different and you will always face different challenges based upon situations you find yourself in. As much as we like to be prepared for everything, you just never know how much you are going to be forced to adapt at any given time.

Starting cold or hot refers simply to the interaction you have with the audience prior to the show starting itself. If you start cold, it means to us that we have little to no interaction with the audience prior to the show starting. If we start hot, it means we have had a chance to interact in some way with the audience before the show starts.

Why is this important? I feel it is important because it really does affect the show and how you handle it. If you are forced to start cold, it simply means you may have to work a little harder in the beginning to 'warm up" the audience and to get them to know who you are and what you are about. Starting cold tends to make the audience evaluate you more in the beginning of the show to get a feel for you.

If you are starting cold, you may not want to just race right into the show or to an audience participation effect too early on. You need to establish yourself to them and then go into that type of a routine once that has happened.

So you can see that starting cold can certainly work and in many cases we are forced to. You just need to be aware that the show may need to be adapted to account for this.

If I have an option, I would much rather start the show hot. By doing so, I feel I do not have to work as hard because the audience is already warmed up to me. They have already interacted with me earlier and in so doing, have a sense for what I am about and the type of experience they may be seeing.

When I start hot, the audience is usually much more responsive early on in the show and this tends to lead to a much better audience interaction and reaction.

So how does one start hot? Well for me, there are many ways in which I can do this and a lot or very simple. It just requires you to be willing to extend yourself and make yourself available.

For example, get to an event early so you are not forced to rush. When I get to any gig, I always meet the client/s, shake their hands and show a deep interest in them. If we are celebrating a child or honoring a person, I will always greet them and show interest in them and their special day. It seems simple and it is. But doing this gets you interacting early. They get to see who you are and what you are like and start to get comfortable with you.

If you are done setting up, why not go around and just talk with folks and show a sincere interest in them. By doing so, it shows the folks you are accessible and friendly. If you get a chance to (and it is appropriate) do some close up or strolling magic for folks. Now even if
you are not getting paid for it, this makes a HUGE difference. It does not mean you have to do it for a long period of time. It means seeing an opportunity to connect.

When I do things like this, it also helps me a great deal when it comes time for the show. I can scope the audience out as I am interacting. I can sense who might be a great helper or who I may want to avoid for one reason or another. I get a sense for who is outgoing and can realize they may be perfect for certain routines.

I also always ask their names. This is a HUGE thing I learned in business. When you network, make it a habit to ask for a name and remember it. People tend to feel much more at ease when you call them by name. It is a show of respect but it also says that you are a friend. It lets the audience know that you are connected to them.

When selecting a helper, if I am starting hot, then I can select the helper by calling out their first name and bringing them up that way. Usually it gets a much better reaction then saying, "um how about the guy in the red shirt in the second row." Business folks know the importance of learning names and the power it creates.

One example of how this entire theory works happened just a few weeks ago. I was asked to do a gig for a Lion's Club kid's night. When I got there I could easily see a huge age range of people. You had young kids, preteens, teenagers, adults and seniors. When walking in I could sense a feeling that the adults felt the show was just for the kids and the teens seemed to have a look on their face as if thinking that magic would be too childish for them.

This is where a starting hot principle kicks in. I knew that I needed to get out there and warm the audience up prior to the show start. I first talked to the client and then to the board members. Just shaking hands and showing an interest in them. Already I could see a change in perception. I then started to do some simple strolling magic for the younger kids. By doing so, I peeked the teens interest and drew them over. The adults could see what I was doing had skill and everyone seemed to just lighten up, relax and realize better who I am.

When the show started, it started hot. I already knew names, already had a report with the crowd and had a good idea of who I was selecting. It literally changed a possible average show into an amazing show experience.

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I have a new book out I would like you to know about all about working the Festival market. If you would like additional and detailed information on this topic, please see my book/eBook at: http://www.kpmagicproducts.com/Festival_Magic.html

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 magic4u02@aol.com

I would love to hear from you.

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7. IBM Ring 160 Celebrating Its 60th Anniversary
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Message by Paula Wray (New Zealand)
president@ibmring160.com

IBM Ring 160 will be celebrating its 60th anniversary with a Jubilee Dinner in Auckland, New Zealand, on 28 October, 2018. Visiting professional magicians are welcome to attend. While we don't have a budget for airfares, if you are planning on being in New Zealand at this time and would like to perform (paid) please make contact.

Cheers,

Paula/Trixie

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8. Naked Magicians Cancel Auckland Shows After Injury
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Stuff

The Naked Magicians have cancelled Friday night's performances in Auckland, due to magician Mike suffering "an unfortunate muscular injury".

It is unclear how Mike Tyler sustained his injury. And, the show's publicist hasn't commented on what muscle is injured.

He was injured following Thursday night's performance, the show's producer said, and he spent Friday receiving medical treatment.

On Friday afternoon, Auckland Live confirmed two of the Naked Magicians' Friday night shows would not go ahead. They were to perform 7pm and 9.30pm at the Town Hall.

"Mike has been receiving treatment for the injury all day today in the hope that it would be right for tonight - but alas it is not to be," a statement said.

"Regrettably, he is not yet in suitable physical condition to perform this evening. We can assure that the decision was not made lightly."

SK Entertainment, the touring company behind the shows, said the Naked Magicians' two closing shows on Saturday night would go ahead.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/stage-and-theatre/103651471/naked-magicians-cancel-auckland-shows-after-injury

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9. Malaysian Magician Wows Judges On 'Britain's Got Talent'
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Star2.com

Malaysian magician wows all four judges on 'Britain's Got Talent'.

After impressing Asia with his act, Malaysian magician Andrew Lee is now casting his spell on British audiences.

Lee, a semi-finalist on season two of Asia's Got Talent (AGT), managed to get through the audition round of Britain's Got Talent. (The 12th season of the popular talent competition began airing in Britain from April 14.)

Asked why he was auditioning, Lee, 31, replied: "It's always a dream to be on Britain's Got Talent and it's always my hope to perform for the royal family."

His audition was judged by four renowned British personalities: reality show producer Simon Cowell, actress-singer Amanda Holden, singer-model Alesha Dixon and comedian David Walliams.

Lee got "Yes!" from all the judges, including the notoriously hard-to-please Cowell. "That was one of the most amazing things I've seen on this show: near death, magic … everything I love!" enthused Cowell.

For his act, Lee added a sense of danger to his card trick; he had performed a similar routine for his AGT audition. He enlisted the help of the show's hosts Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, popularly known as Ant and Dec.

As the unwilling "victim", Dec was asked by Lee to pick a card from a deck. Lee then tore a corner of the card to mark it before putting it back in the deck and asked Ant to shuffle it.
He made Dec wear a padded dartboard over his torso, and got ready a throwing knife, much to Dec's consternation.

For added tension, Lee placed an eyeshield over his face, and asked Ant to toss the deck in the air. Lee then expertly threw the knife at the dartboard, pinning the ripped card to it. (Thus far, the YouTube video has garnered over 28,000 views.)

Lee, who also calls himself a mentalist and illusionist, has performed all across Asia and countries such as India, Egypt, Dubai, Kuwait, Qatar and Australia. He also performed in Genting Highlands as their in-house magician.

In previous media interviews, Lee said he picked up magic at the age of 16. It all began when he enrolled in a correspondence course from Australia.

"As I was home-schooled by my mother, picking up the skills via correspondence course felt just as natural," said Lee, a trained nutritionist from the Global Institute for Alternative Medicine in California, the United States.

For Lee, his goal is "to entertain audiences not by merely showing tricks but wanting them to experience the wonderment of watching magic unfold before their very eyes!"
Here's hoping that Lee goes far in Britain's Got Talent!

https://www.star2.com/people/2018/05/06/malaysian-magician-casts-his-spell-in-audition-round-of-britains-got-talent/

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10. 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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11. GeniiCon - Sydney, Australia
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Message by Kent Blackmore (Australia)

With only three weeks before GeniiCon starts in Sydney, registrations have been going great guns! There's still time to book but you should be quick. As well as our previously announced guest artists, Greg Britt, Christian 'CardShark' Schenk, Melbourne's Nick Kaye, and Matt Falloon will add to the amazing lectures, performances and business-focus talks.

Lots of dealers, an amazing venue and days packed with magic! www.geniicon18.com

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12. E-zine Archives
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