Magic New Zealand® E-zine

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Issue Number: #1451
Date: Sunday 27th 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. The David Berglas Scrapbooks
3. Australian Junior Championships Of Magic
4. The Magic Word Podcast With Raj Madhok
5. All Four One - John Carey #3
6. T.A.G. Time - #489 - Kyle Peron
7. Las Vegas Magic - June 2018
8. Potter & Potter Auctions' - David Baldwin Magic Collection
9. Update GeniiCon2018 Sydney, Australia
10. The Academy Of Magical Arts - June Performers Schedule
11. FISM Korea 2018
12. IBM Ring 160 Celebrating Its 60th Anniversary
13. E-zine Archives
14. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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ATTENTION CONTRIBUTORS AND READERS to Magic New Zealand ezine: we will be on holiday and we are also attending Geniicon in Sydney Australia, so next week (28th May - 3rd June) will be your last chance to send in items before we go!

Need to get next weeks message for publication to me no later than the morning of Thursday 31st May.

We will resume publishing the ezine on Sunday 17th June.

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-2018/1451-May27-2018.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. The David Berglas Scrapbooks
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Message by David Berglas (UK)

David Berglas shares a lifetime of magical memories via his 'Digital Scrapbooks' on YouTube.

It includes his work on radio, television, film and in variety theatres.

Welcome to a world of fascination and wonder as we travel deep into the incredible adventures of the 'International Man of Mystery' David Berglas. Link below

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APF1xGXLMdo

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3. Australian Junior Championships Of Magic
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Message by Tim Ellis (Australia)

Here it is .. the big new about the Australian Junior Championships of Magic.

They will be held this year at Arts Centre Melbourne!

Applications are now open, and tickets are now on sale!

See Australia's best young magicians live on stage!

Join the next generation of fresh magicians as they compete for the titles of Australian Junior Champion of Stage Magic and Australian Junior Champion of Close Up Magic.

A highlight of the Melbourne Magic Festival, and for first time at Arts Centre Melbourne, the Championships have proven a valuable launching pad for new entertainers. With great prizes on offer, our special guest judges always provide helpful feedback allowing participants to learn and grow through their experience while meeting new friends who share their love for the art of magic. Previous Competitors have gone on to produce their own shows, appear on television and win international awards.

For more details go to:
https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2018/the-channel/australian-junior-championships-of-magic

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4. The Magic Word Podcast With Raj Madhok
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

Rajeesh "Raj" Madhok does not consider himself to be a professional performer, though his contributions to those professionals in the magic and mentalism community have been relevant. Raj is a dermatologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota but his passion is magic with a focus on mentalism. He has contributed numerous effects to various publications over the years including Lee Earle's former "Syzygy" magazine, and Banachek's "Psychological Subtleties 3", among others plus he has lectured for the Psychic Entertainers Association (P.E.A.) and I.B.M. national convention. He has also authored a couple of books, one of which is being offered as a prize in this week's podcast.

This week we catch Raj at the recent F.F.F.F. convention where he shared his thoughts on mentalism plus a look at the recent Academy of Magical Arts awards banquet from his perspective. You can read the blog, see some photos, enter the contest, listen to the podcast online, and download the MP3 file at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/425-raj-madhok

Be sure to visit the website to enter for a chance to win one of two copies of his eBook, "Mysteriouser and Mysteriouser", a 54-page book of close-up mentalism consisting of mostly impromptu mentalism effects. Also, you can subscribe to our new weekly newsletter for The Magic Word Podcast. Sign up and give it a try. It's free and what have you got to lose? It's a weekly newsletter telling you who is on the podcast this week and who's coming next week. Visit: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/subscribe-to-the-magic-word/

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5. All Four One - John Carey #3
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Message by John Carey (UK)
https://carey-scene.com/jc-main

The title of this four Ace production stems from the fact that you will be producing all four Aces using one core technique. Have the Aces evenly distributed in the deck and you are good to go.

Ask a spectator if she is quite observant? Roll with her answer and have some fun, then suggest a little game of observation with her. Hold the deck face-up and with the faces slightly raised towards you start spreading the cards until you see the first Ace. We will now essentially do a partial Hofzinser cull, covering the Ace slightly with the card below it (ie, to the immediate right / above it in the face up spread). To do this the pad of the left thumb simply pulls across the indifferent card to the right of the Ace just enough to cover it. The right hand comes away with a spread of cards and calls out the cover card that is at the rear of the spread. Flip this packet face-down and table it.

Repeat the above spread and partial cull sequence twice more, secretly dragging an indifferent card over the Ace below it just enough to cover it and then come away with a small spread and call out the exposed rear 'cover' card each time before flipping each packet face-down and tabling, forming a row of three packets.

Finally spread through your remaining cards and execute a full Hofzinser cull of the remaining Ace, allowing it to ride secretly beneath the spread. Call out the random rear card of the spread and then flip the packet face-down and table it.

To conclude, state you have a terrible memory and ask your helper to name the cards she saw. Have fun with this and state that those four cards would 'never get the money'. Make a magical gesture over the tabled packets and then reveal an Ace on top of each packet, to conclude the multiple transformation.

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6. T.A.G. Time - #489 - 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

I am very fortunate I get to perform most shows with my wife. This week I had to do a solo show and it got me thinking a lot regarding load in, set up, show performance, break down and load out. A lot of it I took for granted because we are a team and I do not do many solo performances.

The more I thought about it, the more I started to come up with a concept I have known for years but never really put down on paper. I had always thought of it but never to this level.

I feel it is very important to our marketing and to our business model and I am sure it would be for yours as well.

I call it T.A.G. (TAG). TAG stands for Time At Gig. I started to realize I needed to know what my TAG time was and break down my TAG time. Learn from it and study it and determine in what ways I can make it benefit me.

First, TAG time can be broken down to include the following. Each associated with a time element to it:

- load in at the show
- set up of the show once items are at performance "staging area"
- performance of the show
- any after show add ons you may do
- break down of the show
- load out and pack up
In essence it is the total time spent from the moment you arrive at the event till you pull away to head home or to another gig.

Each of these (listed above) has a time associated with it. Each of these TAG times may also differ according to what market I may be working. A birthday party show may have a TAG time less than say a corporate illusion show.

For me this revelation of defining it in this fashion really made sense to me. I now have TAG times for every market I do and every show.

Now why is this important? Well for most of us, we would love and have done multiple show days. If you do not know your TAG time, then you spend an awkward moment trying to calculate when you can get to another gig. You end up spending too much time figuring it out and that makes for human error. It also causes possible problems with a prospect because you are not on top of your game.

If I know my Birthday Party TAG time is 2 hour (example), then I know I can easily use that to determine exactly when I am available to do the next event. This makes doing double or triple book days much easier.

I want to always find a balance. This means keeping my TAG time reasonable without losing any quality to the show I present and perform. If I can lower my TAG time while maintaining a quality show, then this becomes a winning formula for me.

I then can perform more events in a day and earn more income in the process. I do not have to spend a lot of time figuring out when I can do the next event, because I would already know.

This can also allow you to locate areas where you can make improvements. If you realize your TAG time is too long, then you can dissect it using the list above. Find which area is taking the most time and then figure a way to cut that time down.

This could simply mean a better way of packing up your equipment, so you make less trips to and from the car.

The TAG principle really does work and I encourage each of you to give it a try. Write it down and go through it for each of your markets and shows. Have it written down and learn from it? I know you will not only find ways in which to improve it, but it can also benefit your business greatly.

If you do give TAG a try, I would love to hear from you.

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I hope this information has given you an idea of what can be done with 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. Las Vegas Magic - June 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 Oct. 28
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

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

Illusion Mental - Santiago Michel
Note: This is an all-Spanish show.
5:30 pm (Dark Tues.- Wed., Fri.) - Sin City Theatre, Planet Hollywood.
www.caesars.com/planet-hollywood/shows/ilusion-mental#.WrU5un8h34c

Imaginarium - David Goldrake
7 pm. (Dark Mon.) 4 pm (Sat. Only) - Tropicana Theatre, Tropicana.
www.troplv.com/las-vegas/shows-entertainment/david-goldrake-imaginarium
Half Price Tickets: www.halfpriceshows.com/Shows/showdatelistt.jsp?i=4&id=296&City=
Las%20Vegas&State=NV&Name=david-goldrake-imaginarium

Inferno - The Magic Spectacular - Joe Labero
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
$12.48 Tickets: 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: 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:
www.vegas4locals.com/coupons/las-vegas-shows/nathan-burton-comedy-magic/

Paranormal - Frederic Da Silva
4 pm (Dark Wed. & 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.
www.caesars.com/rio-las-vegas/shows/penn-and-teller#.WZuOuHGQx6k
Discount Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/coupons/las-vegas-shows/penn-teller/

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

The Magic of Jen Kramer
6:00 pm. (Dark Sun. - Thur.) - Westgate Cabaret, Westlake Resort
www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/nevada/las-vegas/westgate-las-vegas-resort-casino/the-magic-of-jen-kramer/

The Magic of Mike Aslan
8:00 pm. (Dark Tues. - Sun.) - Majestik Theatre, 99 Convention Center Dr.
www.aslanmagic.com/upcoming-shows.htm

The Magic of Seth Grabel
4:00 pm. (Dark Mon. - Sat.) - Kohiko Room, Tahiti Village
www.tahitivillage.com/resort/seth-grabel/

Unseen Forces - David Shareef
8:00 pm. (Dark Mon. - Thurs.) - Majestik Theatre, 99 Convention Center Dr.
www.unseenforcesmagic.com

Xavier Mortimer's Magical Dream
7:00 pm, (Dark Fri.) - Sin City Theatre, Planet Hollywood.
xaviermortimer.com/blog/
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
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
2:00 & 4:00 pm every Saturday & Sunday - Center Stage at the Boulevard Mall.

Séance - Dixie Dooley
8:00 pm every Saturday & Sunday - Majestik Theatre, 99 Convention Center Dr.
Attendees receive a free tour of Dixie Dooley's Houdini Exhibit.

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

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 from Noon to 3pm. Magicians & Variety Artists meet for lunch and laughs. All visiting magicians to Las Vegas are welcome to drop in. Great food, great atmosphere - Ricardo's at 4930 W Flamingo.

Upcoming Special Events
May 2018
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

June 2018
Jun. 6: 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

Jun. 8: The Las Vegas Magic Luncheon from Noon to 3pm. Guest Host: ??. Magicians & Variety Artists meet for lunch and laughs. All visiting magicians to Las Vegas are welcome to drop in. Great food, great atmosphere - Ricardo's at 4930 W Flamingo.

Jun. 19: Magicians Night Out (MNO) at Denny's Restaurant 8081 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas. Start time 5 PM. Everyone pays for their own dinner. Bring something to perform! Questions: call John McClenahan, 702 499 2782.

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

Jun. 30: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Jason Ladaney. 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

July 2018
Jul. 13: The Las Vegas Magic Luncheon from Noon to 3pm. Guest Host: ??. Magicians & Variety Artists meet for lunch and laughs. All visiting magicians to Las Vegas are welcome to drop in. Great food, great atmosphere - Ricardo's at 4930 W Flamingo.

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

Jul 28: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Michael Chatelain. 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

August 2018
Aug. 3-4: Magic Summer School presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Tobias Beckwith, Jeff McBride, Larry Hass, Ph.D.
www.magicalwisdom.com

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

Aug. 10: The Las Vegas Magic Luncheon from Noon to 3pm. Guest Host:??. Magicians & Variety Artists meet for lunch and laughs. All visiting magicians to Las Vegas are welcome to drop in. Great food, great atmosphere - Ricardo's at 4930 W Flamingo.

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

Aug. 19: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Bernardo Sedlacek. 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

September 2018
Sept. 14: The Las Vegas Magic Luncheon from Noon to 3pm. Guest Host: ??. Magicians & Variety Artists meet for lunch and laughs. All visiting magicians to Las Vegas are welcome to drop in. Great food, great atmosphere - Ricardo's at 4930 W Flamingo.

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. 11-13: Business Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Tobias Beckwith, Jeff McBride, David Morey (based on the new book by Eugene Burger, David Morey and John McLaughlin).

Oct. 12: The Las Vegas Magic Luncheon from Noon to 3pm. Guest Host: ??. Magicians & Variety Artists meet for lunch and laughs. All visiting magicians to Las Vegas are welcome to drop in. Great food, great atmosphere - Ricardo's at 4930 W Flamingo.

Oct. 17-20: Master Class for Mentalism *SOLD OUT* presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructors: Jeff McBride, Larry Hass, Ph.D., Special Guest will once again be Ross Johnson.
www.magicalwisdom.com

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 9: The Las Vegas Magic Luncheon from Noon to 3pm. Guest Host: ??. Magicians & Variety Artists meet for lunch and laughs. All visiting magicians to Las Vegas are welcome to drop in. Great food, great atmosphere - Ricardo's at 4930 W Flamingo.

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

December 2018
Dec.14: The Las Vegas Magic Luncheon from Noon to 3pm. Guest Host: ??. Magicians & Variety Artists meet for lunch and laughs. All visiting magicians to Las Vegas are welcome to drop in. Great food, great atmosphere - Ricardo's at 4930 W Flamingo.

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.

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8. Potter & Potter Auctions' - David Baldwin Magic Collection
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Message by Rebekah Kaufman

I am excited to announce Potter & Potter Auctions' David Baldwin Magic Collection II sale to be held on Saturday, June 16th, 2018 starting at 10am at the company's gallery, located at 3759 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613. This highly anticipated event follows on the heels of the company's $400,000 Baldwin Collection sale held in October 2016.

David M. Baldwin (1928 - 2014) had a lifelong passion for magic and a remarkable eye for the extraordinary. Baldwin assembled one of the most important and finely curated collections of antique magic apparatus and memorabilia in the world.

Gabe Fajuri, President of Potter & Potter Auctions, is happy to speak with you further about the sale. He can be reached at gabe@potterauctions.com or 773- 472- 1442.

My information is below if you need higher resolution images, or if I can be helpful in any other way.

Best,
Rebekah Kaufman

Rebekah Kaufman
PR and Social Media
Potter & Potter Auctions
Rebekah@potterauctions.com
617-955-7215
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9. Update GeniiCon2018 Sydney, Australia
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Message by Kent Blackmore (Australia)

The Dealer's Display

We get it. A major reason that many people go to magic conventions is to pick up new items from the dealers.

GeniiCon18 has the finest array of dealers we've ever had at one of our events.

Remember, we have a special stand selling Allan Sullivan's enormous collection of rare and unusual pre-owned magic books.

We also have a vast array of new, exciting and interesting magic from an International dealer line-up. Check out this list to whet your appetite: -
www.pipermagic.com.au
www.heyprestomagic.com.au
www.globalmagicshop.com.au
www.card-shark.de
www.xristomagic.com
www.triksulap.com
www.808magic.com.tw
www.paulrichards.com/magicians-only.html
www.mypetboris.com
www.ithump.com.au
www.sillymagic.com
www.leventmagic.com
www.magiccoach.com

Magic at The Tivoli
Starring Silly Billy, Paul Richards, Levent, Joel Howlett, Jeannie, Sean Taylor and Brendan Montanner's Magic to the Max!

Few of us are old enough to remember the wonderful Tivoli circuit in Australia which played host to the greatest magicians of their era. People like Houdini, Chung Ling Soo, Carter, Dante and The Maskelynes. (Sydney actually had 2 Tivoli theatres - one prior to 1928 in Castlereagh St and one after that in Hay Street). How apt then that the largest showroom at the Rooty Hill RSL is named "Tivoli" after this golden age of variety. We need your help to fill this huge showroom.

Ticket sales are going REALLY well, but with less than 2 weeks to go, we still have tickets available so please give the show one last push with your friends and family. Encourage them to log on to the website at the RSL to buy their seats directly. Share it on Facebook and be sure to tell them how much fun it will be.
http://rootyhillrsl.com.au/entertainment/magicshow/

Something special to eat?
Maybe you are catching up with old friends? Or arriving in Sydney a night or 2 early? Or looking for something really special before the gala show on Saturday night? Let us recommend the sensational Menu 33. This is not your burger and bistro joint, oh no. Fine wines, ala carte menu and a superb, ambient surrounding.
http://rootyhillrsl.com.au/eat-and-drink/menu33-bar-dining/

Bookings recommended!

See you at GeniiCon!

www.geniicon18.com

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10. The Academy Of Magical Arts - June Performers Schedule
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May 28 - June 3
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Chef Anton

Early Performer
Nicolas Pierri

Late Performer
Lion Fludd

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Norvil

Late Performer
Greg Wilson

Palace Of Mystery
David Kovac

Romany Diva of Magic
Mikael Szanyiel

W.C. Fields Bar
Scott Tokar

Thursday - Sunday

Peller Theatre
Ron Saylor
Christopher Hart

Thursday - Sunday

Friday Lunch
Nicolas Pierri

Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Greg Wilson

June 4 - June 10
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Adam Wylie

Early Performer
David Minkin

Late Performer
Karl Hein

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Michael Ammar

Late Performer
Jeff Kaylor

Palace Of Mystery
Piff the Magic Dragon
Matt Marcy
Toni Bauhofer
Dale Salwak

W.C. Fields Bar
George Tovar

Thursday - Sunday

Peller Theatre
David Williamson
John Carney

Thursday - Sunday

Friday Lunch
David Minkin

Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Frank Thurston

June 11 - June 17
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Mike Elkan

Early Performer
Pop Haydn

Late Performer
Brian Gillis

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Lisa Cousins

Late Performer
Harrison Greenbaum

Palace Of Mystery
Mystique - Tom Stone
Martin Hansson
Leif Olberius & John-Henry Larsson

W.C. Fields Bar
Chris Korn

Thursday - Sunday

Peller Theatre
Henok Negash
Nader Hanna
Thursday - Sunday

Friday Lunch
Pop Haydn

Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Brandon Scott

June 18 - June 24
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Migz

Early Performer
Ryan Plunkett

Late Performer
Harrison Lampert

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Aye Jaye

Late Performer
Nathan Coe Marsh

Palace Of Mystery
Ice McDonald
Lucy Darling
David Kaplan

W.C. Fields Bar
Rich Cowley

Thursday - Sunday

Peller Theatre
Rob Gould
Bruce Gold

Thursday - Sunday

Friday Lunch
Ryan Plunkett

Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Aye Jaye

June 25 - July 1
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Richard Raven

Early Performer
Zabrecky

Late Performer
Geoff Williams

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Georges-Robert

Late Performer
Dana Daniels

Palace Of Mystery
Eric Buss
Steve Owens
Stuart MacDonald
Chris Randall

W.C. Fields Bar
Shawn Eric

Thursday - Sunday

Peller Theatre
Jimmy H.
Taylor Hughes

Thursday - Sunday

Friday Lunch
Geoff Williams

Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Dana Daniels

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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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