Magic New Zealand® E-zine

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Issue Number: #1467
Date: Sunday 26th August 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. Netflix - Death By Magic
3. Penn & Teller Returns To Las Vegas Theater At The Rio
4. Hands Off Divination - John Carey #14
5. MAGIC Live! Updates Plus Chicago Magic History
6. Emotional Response - #496 - Kyle Peron
7. European Magic History Conference
8. Kenrick "Ice" McDonald Inducted into the S.A.M. Hall Of Fame
9. Las Vegas Magic - September 2018
10. Genii Convention 2019
11. Ken Scott's Atlanta Harvest Of Magic!
12. Midwest Magic Jubilee Evening Shows
13. Fundraising Auction August 25th
14. Playland-Not-At-The-Beach To Close - Bay Area Center For Magic
15. The Assembly Convention - Brisbane, QLD Australia
16. Huge Estate Magic Sale
17. Masters Of Illusion
18. E-zine Archives
19. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2018-Jan-to-Dec-2018/1467-Aug26-2018.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. Netflix - Death By Magic
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Posted in Facebook Enrico de la Vega

Proud to announce the premiere of another one of our @Netflix original magic series starring @DMCmagic! #DeathByMagic streams worldwide Nov 30th!!

After 12 months of secrecy, it gives me the greatest pleasure to announce my brand-new series with @Netflix - Death By Magic.

This last year I have been on a journey through eight cities across four continents to uncover the stories of magicians who died performing the most dangerous stunts ever attempted. Along the way I share beautiful magic with those that I meet - before recreating my own epic-scale interpretations of those deadly stunts, in front of terrified live audiences.

The show is a beautifully cinematic blend of history, international travel, magic and death-defying stunts. It is the culmination of more than 20 years of dreaming, 10 years of planning and more than 12 months' intensive work with the kindest, most brilliant minds in the business.

DEATH BY MAGIC launches worldwide 30th November exclusively on #NETFLIX

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3. Penn & Teller Returns To Las Vegas Theater At The Rio
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Article forwarded on by Mel Kientz (US)

Los Angeles Times

Penn & Teller return to their namesake Las Vegas theater at the Rio

By Jay Jones

Playing on their difference in height, comedic magicians Penn & Teller returned to their Las Vegas show on Saturday night. (Caesars Entertainment)

Penn & Teller returned to the Las Vegas stage, nearly two months after back surgery forced Teller to take a break.

The iconic magicians returned to the stage Saturday night in the theater named for them at the Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino.

"I thought there was an especially long welcoming applause at the beginning of the show," Teller said. "The energy that the love of the audience provides you with is quite overwhelming."

For a 70-year-old magician, back surgery could be a good excuse to retire. But partner Penn Jillette, 63, and Teller have no such intentions. They used their comeback from a 50-day hiatus to announce a three-year extension to their contract.

Penn & Teller have been performing their comedic magic show at the off-Strip resort since 2001. They first began working together 43 years ago.

Penn & Teller soon will be introducing new content to keep the show fresh.

"I suspect within two or three weeks, there will be three new pieces in the show," Teller said. "We'll probably put them into the show one at a time."

Teller, the short half of the duo, said he has been cleared to return to work. Still it will take several more months for his back to heal.

"There's nothing, I think, that heals you more than the act of creating something new," he said. "Collaborating with other people and creating something new, there's just this kind of amazing, satisfying, exuberant energy."

Penn & Teller perform 9 p.m. Saturdays through Wednesdays. Tickets cost from $75 to $95.

With at least three years of shows in the offing and his back on the mend, Teller clearly is not contemplating retirement.

"The problem with the idea of retirement is, what would I retire to?" he said. "I don't know what I would do that I would enjoy more."

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4. Hands Off Divination - John Carey #14
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Message by John Carey (UK)
https://carey-scene.com/jc-main

Using a wonderful ploy of Chad Long's from his Shuffling Lesson routine, this piece is about as simple as it gets. But don't underestimate its power. Designed purely for laymen, you will be pleasantly surprised how strong this plays.

There is a three-card set up on the face of the deck. On the face have the Ace of Clubs, followed by the four of Hearts and then the seven of Spades. False shuffle retaining the three-card slug on the face. Then ask spectator 1 to say stop as you execute a slip shuffle, retaining the Ace on the face of the packet, which you hand to them when they stop you. Repeat this slip shuffle sequence with spectators 2 and 3, each of them getting a packet with a force card on the bottom. You are left with a few cards, which will serve as a demonstration packet.

Spread your packet in the hands and invite your helpers to copy you. Then push a few cards out of the centre, strip them out and drop on top. Repeat this sequence twice more as you talk about how this randomizes the cards. Of course, it serves the covert purpose of the spectators mixing their cards and yet retaining each of the three force cards on the face of each packet.

Ask your helpers to take a peek of the face card of their respective packets and lock the thought of that card in their minds. Then have them cut their packets and complete the cut. Ask one of the trio to gather up all the cards, including yours and shuffle the deck. Then have them box the deck and toss it or hand it to you.

"So, each if you took a packet of cards and shuffled. You formed the thought of a card in your minds and then mixed the cards some more. Everything was done totally out of my control, so sleight of hand is impossible."

To conclude the piece I reveal or divine the cards a la the Dave Hoy tossed out deck, asking each person to sit down if I named their cards.
Simple, practical and strong.

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5. MAGIC Live! Updates Plus Chicago Magic History
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Message by Scott Wells (US)

The past few weeks has been a hectic mixture of travel and magic and more travel. As a result, I have not reminded you of what you may have been missing.

First off, there was a little convention in Las Vegas with about 1,600 of some of my closest friends in magic. By now you have no doubt heard or read much of what went on at this year's MAGIC Live! convention. And for those of you who are subscribed to The Magic Word Podcast, (you are subscribed, aren't you?), then you've no doubt heard the daily updates from the convention showroom floor featuring chats with talent, dealers, registrants plus an insightful wrap-up with organizer, Stan Allen, at the end of the last day. But if you missed them or want to hear them again, then here are the links:

Day One: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/439-2018-magic-live-day-one
Day Two: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/440-2018-magic-live-day-two-update
Day Three: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/441-2018-magic-live-day-three-update
Day Four: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/442-2018-magic-live-day-four-update

Then last week we released the first of a two-part podcast with Past International President of The I.B.M., Don Wiberg. Last week he talked about brick and mortar magic shops in and around Chicago in the 1900's. Then he began reminiscing about many of the original 108 members of the Chicago Magic Roundtable which carried over into this week's part two of our discussion. Even if you have never visited Chicago nor interested in their magic scene, many of the magicians he talks about are well known in our profession and worthy of your time to hear the old stories about some of those who made out art great.

Part One: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/443-don-wiberg-part-one
Part Two: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/444-don-wiberg-part-two

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6. Emotional Response - #496 - 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

There is something I talk often about in magic when it comes to creativity in the magic that we do. I call it emotional response. It is a "layer" that can be used in any magic act or show to really connect with your audience on a totally different level and helps to bring the audience closer to you and you to them.

Emotional Response: This is a huge one and can work so wonderful if done well. If done right it can make your audience connect with you long after you have left the stage. It is causing an emotional response in your audiences by allowing them to connect and relate to your character and the predicament presented on the stage. It can also work closely in with the theme you are presenting.

Every person in your audience has experienced something in common. What is common to us all is emotions. We have all felt fear, love, confusion and happiness. These are common to every person no matter who you are performing for. So, if you can connect with them on one or more of these emotions, you can get that audience member to really relate to you because they are remembering a similar situation when they too had that exact same emotion or situation happen to them. They can relate.

For example, your act could be all about this guy at night who is just trying to reach a bus to get home. It is late and he misses his bus and the entire world seems to be passing him buy. He sits on a bench to wait for the next bus and turns on his radio. He drifts off to sleep only to awake moments later. He realizes that magic starts happening to him even though he does not know exactly why it is. Throughout the act the magic that happens to him causes him to smile and to realize that life is full of wonder even if we may not always see it.

Now this is just a very vague example but you can see how the entire act could be a routine but now you are relating to them a story of a very well-defined character with a well-defined theme. You give them an emotional response to the act because most can relate to being in a similar situation in their own life. They can relate to being alone, being scared or not knowing what to do in their lives. They start to relate to the character you are presenting. In this way they relate better to what you are doing on stage.

Now sometimes emotional response can also be called a "personality piece" as they are both very similar in structure and purpose. Both are pieces of magic that are performed for your audience that really plays upon an emotional response from them. This is done so that it really allows the audience to see that you are human and you share the same things they share, have the same desires, the same worries and experiences. This personality piece can be a very strong piece in your show because it really gets the audience on your side and if there still is any barrier between you and them, this is sure to knock it down.

The personality piece can be anything, but it usually stems from something that the audience can relate to. It usually is something that everyone in your audience may have experienced at some point in their own life. Because of this, they can relate to you and to your magic that you are sharing with them. I have several personality pieces that I have created over the years and use in various shows that I do.

However, be cautious of just when in your show you use a personality piece or emotional response. You must not do it too early in the show. The audience is not ready for it yet. You must first establish your skills, let them see who you are, welcome them, build that trust and only when that has happened should you place in your personality piece.

This subject of emotional response and personality pieces is something I have been studying and applying with my magic for a few years now. It really has helped me connect with my audience on a new level and to really bring them in closer to the entire experience of the magic I present.

Also, part of it derived from a simple happy accident. See as a child I learned I was losing my hearing and by age 14 or so I realized I would never hear normal ever again. By the time I was in my 20's I was over 60% deaf in both ears. I now wear hearing aids and even though it does help me a great deal, I will never ever hear 100% again.

Many people so long ago never ever thought I would be able to do magic. Many times, I heard that you will not be able to do it the way you want to do it because you will never hear the sounds you need to hear or your audience helpers. I never gave up though. Even though I was told this many times I was determined to be a magician. It was not something I wanted to do it was something I had to do.

Well now that I have reached my dreams, I felt that I needed to share part of this story ... my story ... with the audiences I perform for. With this in mind about 5 years ago I developed a personality piece that deals with this on a magical and emotional level. It is in a sense a routine that I perform at every show I do and even though it is simplistic in nature, the story I openly share with my audiences and the magic that follows with it, opens so many eyes and hearts in a way that is very hard to describe.

I did it one show on a whim. I just felt that I needed to share a bit more of who I was and what I have been through. And ever since that first personality piece (or emotional response piece) there have been some amazing stories that people tell me after the shows about that very routine I perform in my show. I have memories of just how it has touched certain people and how to some of them, it had directly changed their lives as well. In a way a personality piece or emotional response can really work to not only add to the magical experience but to really allow your audiences to know who you are. When you do this, you can see the audience drawn more to you and the wall that stands between you and the audience does indeed crumble away.

I am not saying all emotional response acts or personality pieces need to be this way. However, I felt it important for my audience to really know who I am. I connect with the audience and through the emotions I openly share with them, they connect with me. I connect with them and the show just seems to mend.

Now emotional response does not always have to be a sad thing. Do not get me wrong. Emotional response simply means that you are conveying something on stage that through your actions and presentation conveys an emotional reaction from the audience watching. In many ways, this can indeed be joy or happiness. It can even be magic relating to something in your life that everyone else can possibly relate to.

When you sit down and think about it emotional response is nothing new at all. It is done all the time in movies and plays that you watch or go see. Why is it that you feel a certain way after a movie or after a part in a play? It is directly related to what you are seeing on stage or on the screen. Even though a trick may not be performed, magic is happening because it is affecting the way you are thinking. That is a pretty strong piece of magic if you can grab a hold of it and apply it to your magic acts or show.

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. European Magic History Conference
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Message by Magic Christian

Concerning our European Magic History Conference next year in August 2019 I would like to inform you that we are ready now to give you more information.

The event will take place in the Hotel Stefanie, we call the "Magic Hotel" as we have there around 15 Dinner Magic Performances every year regularly for 27 years. It is the oldest hotel in Vienna. Its history is more than 400(!) years old. But the standard is from today of course!

Read more here:
https://www.schick-hotels.com/en/hotel-stefanie/vienna-hotel-history.html

The Hotel is also the main hotel to stay and there are other facilities around. It is well connected with the transportation system and Bus service to the Airport nearby. It is near the center of Vienna by a short 10 min. walk and well experienced with magic and magicians.

Conference Hotel:
Hotel Stefanie: Taborstraße 12, 1020 Vienna,
German: https://www.schick-hotels.com/hotel-stefanie/index.html
English: https://www.schick-hotels.com/en/hotel-stefanie/index.html
Single room: € 92, -, Double: € 148, - (breakfast included)

Hotels nearby:
Hotel City Central: Taborstraße 8, 1020 Vienna
https://www.schick-hotels.com/en/hotel-city-central/familienhotel-zentrum-wien.html
Single room: € 81, -, Double: € 128, (breakfast included)

Hotel Capricorno, Schwedenplatz 3-4, 1010 Vienna
https://www.schick-hotels.com/en/hotel-capricorno/index.html
Single room: € 108, -, Double: € 148, (breakfast included)

Hotel booking directly:
Please book at hotel Stefanie or in the other Schick-Hotels nearby.as soon as possible There are special hotel prices for the conventioneers. Please refer to the European Magic History Conference or the name Magic Christian.
In case you need help don't hesitate to contact Jenifer Nemeth (Nemeth, Jeniffer bankett@schick-hotels.com)
Telephone: +43 1 211 50 520 Mobile +43 664 88 620 312

Dates: August 22nd - 25th 2019
Conference fee: 250 € until April 2019. Later 280.- €
Payments by PayPal to magicchristian@chello.at
Bank transfers:
Mag. Christian Stelzel
Bank Austria: AT36 1100 0005 6278 6400,
BIC BKAUATWW

Program:
There will be many interesting speeches, a reception in the City Hall, excursion, free Coffee breaks, a dinner, ladies' program, and many other events to be announced in the near future. Whoever was in Vienna 2009 knows already that it will be a special conference.

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8. Kenrick "Ice" McDonald Inducted into the S.A.M. Hall of Fame
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Message by Ice Storm Entertainment, Maxwell Vann (US)

(On July 22, 2018) master magician goes from a second-hand magic kit to an induction into the National Magic Hall of Fame.

ICE was inducted on July 22, 2018 to the National Magic Hall of Fame on Sunday July 22, 2018, master magician Kenrick "Ice" McDonald was inducted as the newest member of The Society of American Magicians' National Magic Hall of Fame.

The Society of American Magicians (S.A.M.) is the world's most prestigious magic organization, founded in 1902. The announcement of the induction was done at the S.A.M. National Conference held in Orlando, Fl. Ice joins a very exclusive list of magicians which include Harry Houdini, Howard Thurston, Richard Potter, Doug Henning, Fetaque Sanders, Harry Blackstone and David Copperfield.

At the age of 10 years old, Ice was given a second-hand magic kit with many of the pieces missing from the kit. Young Kenrick, a very creative child, was able to figure out how to make the magic work with incomplete pieces to the tricks. This was the beginning of a magnificent magic career. Ice's professional career has spanned over 37 years. He has been booking and selling out venues throughout the world.

ICE is an international entertainer who has gained notoriety for creating amazing illusions and performing incredible magic tricks. Just 4 years ago, ICE made history when he was inaugurated as National President of the Society of American Magicians (S.A.M.). ICE is the first African American magician to serve as president in the organization's 115 history. Harry Houdini served as president from 1917 until his death in 1926.

Ice McDonald - "I am extremely honored and grateful for the induction into the National Magic Hall of Fame. To be included with all the great magical artist throughout history is wonderful".
As an international award-winning entertainer/master magician, Ice gives stellar stage performances and has earned a reputation for leaving his audiences mesmerized. He has been nick named "The Magical Phenomenon". Ice has been featured on many magazine covers and articles, and he has also made many television appearances.

His awards and honors include being a two-time Entertainer of the Year awardee, Medal for Excellence Award, India's Performers Trophy of Honor award and many more. He has a Doctorate in the Art of Magic. Ice's sheer mastery of illusion has astonished audiences in London, Wales, India, Singapore, Jamaica, Japan, Canada, Bahamas, Japan, United Kingdom and throughout the United States of America.

For additional information, interviews, photos and booking info, visit www.icestormentertainmentgroup.com and contact Maxwell Vann at (310) 559-8968 or at icestormeg@earthlink.net . View Video - https://vimeo.com/281926672

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9. Las Vegas Magic - September 2018
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Message by David Neubauer

Criss Angel - Mindfreak Live!
7 pm & 9:30 pm (Dark Mon. - Tues.) - Luxor.
Ends Oct. 28
www.cirquedusoleil.com/criss-angel-mindfreak#BwSsTgzRH21YxQov.97

Criss Angel - Mindfreak Live!
7 pm (Dark Mon. - Tues.) - Criss Angel Theatre - Planet Hollywood.
Opens December 19th

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
Tickets from $78: www.vegas4locals.com/coupons/las-vegas-shows/david-copperfield/

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

Ilusión 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.
Closing September 30th. New Venue to be announced.
www.troplv.com/entertainment/david-goldrake
Half Price Tickets: www.halfpriceshows.com/Shows/showdatelistt.jsp?i=4&id=296&City=Las Vegas&State=NV&Name=david-goldrake-imaginarium

LaughterNoon - Adam London
4 pm, (Daily) - The D.
thed.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=13
$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.
Closing September 3rd.
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.halfpriceshows.com/Shows/showdatelistt.jsp?i=12&id=258&City=Las Vegas&State=NV&Name=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=14&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. - Tues.) - Westgate Cabaret, Westgate Resort
www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/nevada/las-vegas/westgate-las-vegas-resort-casino/the-magic-of-jen-kramer/
Half-Price Tickets:
www.halfpriceshows.com/Shows/showdatelistt.jsp?i=12&id=322&City=
Las Vegas&State=NV&Name=jen-kramer-show

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/

Xavier Mortimer's Magical Dream
7:00 pm, (Dark Fri.) - Sin City Theatre, Planet Hollywood.
www.caesars.com/planet-hollywood/shows/Xavier_Mortimers_Magical_Dream#.W061AMInb4c

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 - The Mystifier
2:00 & 4:00 pm every Saturday & Sunday - Center Stage at the Boulevard Mall.

Haunted Vegas Show and Tour - Jac Hayden
9:30 pm, picks up at the Royal Resort.
www.hauntedvegastours.com

Half-Price Tickets:
www.halfpriceshows.com/Shows/showdatelistt.jsp?i=10&id=3&City=
Las Vegas&State=NV&Name=haunted-vegas-tour-and-ghost-hunt

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
Half-Price Tickets:
www.halfpriceshows.com/Shows/showdatelistt.jsp?i=12&id=219&City=
Las Vegas&State=NV&Name=sapphires-comedy-hour

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.

Tape Face
Featuring Michael Valladares as "PuppetFace" (who performs Magic and Puppetry throughout).
7 pm (Dark Mon.) - House of Tape - Harrahs.
www.caesars.com/harrahs-las-vegas/shows/tape-face#.WzwTOMInb4c

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.

Upcoming Special Events
August, 2018
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
Strolling magic at 7:30 - anyone can join in the fun!

8 PM: Showtime!
Tim Wise is your Master of Ceremonies
Kim Zoller - Lady of Legerdemain
Jeff McBride - A Zen Story
Dan Bennett - Antics & Semantics
Bizzaro - Dangerous Deceptions
Tetro - Circles of Life
Jo De Rick and Curry - A Dynamic Duo

9 PM: Parlor Magic
Will Bradshaw is Your Master of Ceremonies
Jeff McBride - The Man with the Lightning Mind
Tetro - Close-up Conjuring
Jo De Rick and Curry

The Wonder-Bar- The one and only Magic bar in Las Vegas
Brian Apollo
Kent Axell
Tim Wise

10 PM: New World Rhythmatism & Jeff McBride present:
"A Mysterious Box Of Secrets"

10:15 PM: Showtime!
Jeff McBride is your Master of Ceremonies
Kim Zoller - The Sorceress!
Dan Bennett - A Drop of Dan
Tetro - Flow Magic
Jo de Rijck and Curry - Fooled Penn & Teller!
Xavier Mortimer VS. El Diablo!

All of the Above PLUS:

Photography by Sheryl Garrett. Bar Magic with Kent Axell, Brian Apollo, Scott Steelfyre & Maggie, Corey Rubino, Taylor Lloyd, New World Rythmatism Belly Dancers, Psychic Sideshow with Morganne - and many more surprises and special celebrity guests.

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

Aug. 23: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Boris Wild. 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
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. 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. 21-23: MINDvention - Palace Station
Presenters include: Kennedy, Timon Krause, Ian Rowland, The Evasons, Harrison Greenbaum, Gil Eagles, Ken Weber, Eric Samuels, David Gerard. Kennedy does an extra cost workshop on the 24th.
www.MINDvention.net

Oct. 22: Fall Training - Part 3: Séance & 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. 15: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight - The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety Performance Art. A new show each month. Local ID: $10 cover, all others $20.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com

December, 2018
Dec. 20: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight - The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety Performance Art. A new show each month. Local ID: $10 cover, all others $20.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com

August, 2019
MAGIC Live!
August 4-7, 2019
The Orleans Hotel
www.MagicConvention.com

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10. Genii Convention 2019
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Message by From Richard Kaufman (US)

The Genii Convention, to be held in Orlando, Florida, from October 2 through 6, 2019 (arrive on the 2nd, depart on the 6th), was already 50% sold out before we announced our performers. If you want to travel to a vacation paradise with the best magic convention in the world, join us! Our hotel, The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, is only 20 minutes from Orlando Airport, 25 minutes from Walt Disney World, and 15 minutes from Universal Studios. Make it a family vacation! Our hotel is attached to the largest high-end mall in central Florida with a great food court and restaurants and terrific shopping.

We cap our registrations at exactly 600 people, so don't hesitate!

Registration costs $350 (which will rise to $400 in 2019), and you can reserve your spot with a deposit of $50 right now at www.geniiconvention.com (the balance is due by January 15, 2019).

Our performers are:
Penn & Teller
Gaëtan Bloom
Lindsay Benner
Bill Cheung
Rudy Coby
Anna DeGuzman
Nick Diffatte
Alexandra Duvivier
Dominique Duvivier
Akira Fujii
Hannibal
Carisa Hendrix
Jay Johnson
Eric Jones
Ian Kendall
John Lovick
Hector Mancha
Jonathan Neal
Jonathan Pendragon
Romany
Ben Seidman
Jim Steinmeyer
John Thompson
Paul Vigil
Justin Willman
Rob Zabrecky
49 Boxes

I look forward to seeing you in Orlando in 2019.
https://www.geniiconvention.com/

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11. Ken Scott's Atlanta Harvest Of Magic!
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Message by Ken Scott (US)

Sept 27-29th

We are super excited that the Atlanta Harvest of Magic is just over a month away.

Atlanta has always been known for hosting some really great conventions. With the Attendance being held a 150 seats it makes for a convention where you get to meet new Friends and hang with the Talent during this convention. The Talent we have this year rivals some Big national conventions.

Check out this Line up:

Levent
Fielding West
IBM President Michael Finney
Asi Wind
Bill Abbott
Josh Janousky
TC Tahoe
Mario The Magic Maker
Adam Wilber
Stuart MacDonald
Danny Garcia
Mike Hummer
Harry Allen

We will have one man shows, over 10 lectures, Prizes, Magic Dealers, Gala Show!

The convention is just 4 mins away from the Atlanta Airport and it will be held at the Crowne Plaza airport Atlanta.

The rate per night is only 99.00 with FREE parking.

This Three jam packed days is only 165.00

Come be a part of the fun and register today
www.atlantaharvestofmagic.com

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12. Midwest Magic Jubilee Evening Shows
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Message by Terry Richison (US)

"The World's Best Magic" Comes to St Louis Aug 31 thru Sept 2, 2018 - 7:30PM at the Blackstone Theatre in the Renaissance St Louis Airport Hotel, 9801 Natural Bridge Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134.

On Friday, August 31st, The Midwest Magic Jubilee will host a Special Veterans Tribute Performance of "The Best of The Midwest" at 7:30PM. General Public tickets will be available but to salute our Veterans, each Veteran and their family members will receive free admission to this show. Reservations are required for Veterans and their family. Tickets can be purchased by the General Public at http://www.mmjubilee.com/Tickets.htm. Veterans and 1st Responders may call 636-669-6650 to receive the promo code needed for their free general admission tickets.

On Saturday, September 1st at 7:30PM, the Midwest Magic Jubilee will host the "World's Best Magicians," featuring performers from all over the world. Some of the Best Magicians and Illusionists from all over the world will be wowing audiences with their prestidigitation and amazing feats of magic and illusion with their mind-blowing talents. Go to http://www.mmjubilee.com/Tickets.htm for tickets.

On Sunday, September 2nd at 7:30PM, "The Stars of Magic" with take the stage to entertain and astound you. Prepare yourself to witness illusions that defy explanation and stretch the limits of your mind while being entertained with their wit, comedy and magic. Go to http://www.mmjubilee.com/Tickets.htm for tickets.

Each night will be a completely different show! All the shows are fantastic entertainment for the entire family. The entire family will embark on an unforgettable journey of comedy, magic and entertainment. Curtain time for each of the performances is 7:30 p.m., at the Blackstone Theatre in the Renaissance St Louis Airport Hotel, 9801 Natural Bridge Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134.
VIP Reserved Seating Tickets (reserved seating in the first four rows) - $20.00.
Gen. Admission for Adults is $15.00.
Children, 12 and under - $8.00.

For tickets & reservations go to: http://www.mmjubilee.com/Tickets.htm

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13. Fundraising Auction August 25th
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Message by Gabe Fajuri (US)

Potter & Potter's August 25th auction of magic memorabilia includes selections from the collection of Bob Swadling, including the teakettle he constructed for use on Paul Daniels popular BBC TV Show. All proceeds from the sale of this lot - and eleven more, including Jon Martin-made apparatus, Hammerton items, etc. - including buyer's premiums, will be directed to a fund set up in benefit of Sebastian Midtvaage for the costs of his cancer treatment and healthcare.

From Bob:

"I met Sebastian Midtvaage as a student at the age of fourteen. Even at that young age, he demonstrated great skill and accomplishment as a magician. Under my guidance, he progressed further and has become a successful professional magician at just twenty-two years of age.

"Some five months ago, following severe headaches, Sebastian went to the emergency room. Shortly thereafter, he was diagnosed with an aggressive grade-four brain tumor caused by pineoblastoma cancer. A hole was drilled into his skull to release pressure, and brain surgery was scheduled. On July 3, Sebastian underwent an operation which lasted seven hours and was judged to be successful. However, the surgeon advised Sebastian that he must undergo further radiation, chemotherapy, and physical therapy.

"Sebastian's family has been by his side around the clock, but they are in need of financial assistance. As such, I have decided to auction items from my collection in benefit of my friend. Among other pieces from my collection, the sale includes the Magic Kettle which my good friend Paul Daniels performed on BBC-TV in 1979. Daniels (1938-2016) passed away on March 17, 2016 from a brain tumor.

"Potter & Potter Auctions has generously offered to present my property at auction in benefit of Sebastian. All proceeds from the sale, including buyer's premiums, will be directed to a fund set up in benefit of Sebastian Midtvaage for the costs of his treatment and healthcare."

The auction takes place August 25th, and bidding has already begun. The catalog is online here:

http://auctions.potterauctions.com/catalog.aspx

The benefit items are at the end of the sale, lots 455-467.

Questions can be directed to our office: info@potterauctions.com - or with a quick phone call to 773-472-1442.

Thanks in advance to all who help contribute to this worthy cause!

Gabe Fajuri
Potter & Potter Auctions
http://www.potterauctions.com

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14. Playland-Not-At-The-Beach To Close - Bay Area Center For Magic
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Message by Gary Meyer (US)

Longtime Oakland Magic Circle member and magician Frank Biafore is having to lose Playland-Not-At-The-Beach that he and Richard Tuck started. The building was sold and he cannot find another location he can afford. Live magic shows, magic camp and magic classes taught by various local performers have been a staple of the place.

So on Sept. 15 it will all go on auction at Playland-Not-At-The-Beach

being run by Allen Michaan's auction house. The catalog can be downloaded.

A sad day.

This article in East Bay Times has Frank doing magic.

Other articles SF Chronicle and Journal of Antiques.

Let's hope the incredible miniature circus finds a good home as a whole installation.

Going to PNATB has brought back many memories of my childhood spent at the real place. It is still open for visitors until Sept. 3.

This website has lots of great nostalgia.
http://mksgrist.wixsite.com/playlandatthebeach

Tom Wyrsh's documentary remembering Playland can be streamed or the DVD purchased here or buy the DVD from PNATB where the money stays local and you get a bonus authentic artifact from Whitney's Playland.
http://www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org/01_sp_remembering_playland_dvd_01.html

He made a doc about the Sonoma Houdini Seances.

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15. The Assembly Convention - Brisbane, QLD Australia
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Message by Sean Piper (US)

Registration now open for The Assembly 2019

June 21st to 23rd 2019, Brisbane, QLD Australia
https://www.theassemblycon.com.au/

Hosted by Piper Magic, The Assembly Convention for Magicians will bring together some of our industry's best creative minds from around the world to share, explore, learn and discuss all facets of the art of magic.

Over two and a half days you'll witness multiple lectures, enjoy hands-on workshops, experience sessions, parties and performances.

Our first international headline guest is creative genius and Penguin Live host Dan Harlan from the USA, and more international guests will be announced soon.

Early Bird Registration | Limited to the first 100 registrants
// Available Now //
$280 per person (SAVE $60!)
Applies from August 13th 2018 to January 31st 2019
https://www.theassemblycon.com.au/

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16. Huge Estate Magic Sale
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Message by Steve Daly (US)

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada USA

After more than a half a Century of collecting magic & puppets, I am "down-sizing" my massive collection of magic.
* Four storage lockers filled with items.
* More than 3,500 books from 1860's to today.
* Vintage magic apparatus & props
* Close-up tricks
* Cards
* Silks
* Parlor Tricks
* Stage Tricks
* Illusions
* Adult, Kids, beginners, advanced, etc.

Send your email address to be added to the mailing list. Lists will come out every few weeks.
******Please Do Not Ask If I Have Certain Items ******
I will not respond nor "save" items for anyone.
"First to pay, First served"

All payments must be made thru PayPal.

To be added to the magic mailing list - send your email to:
Tinyb1999@yahoo.com
Please put MAGIC SALE MAILING LIST in the subject line

Your email address will not be shared with anyone, and only magic sale list of items for sale will be sent to the address you send me. Again, lists will come out every few weeks, as I clear things from the lockers, get photos of the items, and sit down to type out descriptions of the items. This sale will last as much as a year or more of magic lists being sent out - there is a lot of stuff here to be sold!

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

Masters of Illusion week nine of season five on the CW Network hosted by Dean Cain, the series returns Friday, August 24 with two 30-minute episodes airing back to back, starting at 8/7C

Hollywood, CA (August 17, 2018) - Masters of Illusion, produced by Associated Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, now celebrating its fifth anniversary on The CW returns for Week Nine with two Encore Presentation 30-minute episodes airing back to back on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 8:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. Central.

Masters of Illusion features amazing magic performed by 42 cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines - all in front of a studio audience.

This week's episodes will include:
"Masters of Illusion" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)
"The Fastest Illusion in the World…and More!" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
Metamorphosis - Hosted by Dean Cain, "Masters of Illusion" features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines - all in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Titou (Puncture Press), Greg Frewin (Geo - 4 Girls), Spidey (Little Door), Billy Kidd (Libations), Jibrizy (What's Your Phone Number?), Chris Randall (Miser's Dream), George Iglesias (Popcorn) and Murray SawChuck (Metamorphosis & Transport) (#503). (Encore Presentation) Original airdate 7/13/2018.

To view performance highlights of the Encore Presentation episode from airing from 8:00 - 8:30 p.m., please visit: https://vimeo.com/user4830612/review/278029413/105268f944

"Masters of Illusion" - (8:30 - 9:00 p.m. ET)
"A Self-Inflicted Slice, Creepy Crawlies and Passing Glass" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
(Creepy Crawley Magic) - Hosted by Dean Cain, "Masters of Illusion" features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines - all in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Xavier Mortimer (Fountains), Michael Grandinetti (Standing Self-Sawing), George Iglesias (Charge It), Jeki Yoo (Magic Egg), The Surrealists (Joel Meyers, Spidey and Joseph Réohm) (Fear of the Unknown), Henok Negash (Card in Pocket) and Eric Jones (Walk Thru). (#502) (Encore Presentation) Original airdate 7/6/18.

To view performance highlights of the Encore Presentation episode airing from 8:30 - 9:00 p.m., please visit: https://vimeo.com/user4830612/review/274596206/01cee66873

Please note, the television show, "Masters of Illusion" will be preempted on Friday, August 24, 2018 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. in several U.S. cities due to sporting events. As a result, "Masters of Illusion" will be broadcast instead in Evansville, IN on WTVW on Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.; in New York, NY on WPIX on Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.; in Los Angeles, CA on KTLA on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.; in Sacramento, CA on KMAX on Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.; in Hartford, CT on WCCT on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.; in Norfolk, VA on WGNT on Friday, August 24, 2018 from 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.; in Wilkes Barre, PA on WSWB on Friday, August 24, 2018 from 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.; in Chattanooga, TN on WFLI on Friday, August 24, 2018 from 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.; in Rochester-Mason, MN on KTTC on Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.; in Albuquerque, NM on KWBQ on Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.; in Mobile, AL on WFNA on Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.; in Savannah, GA on WSAV-D2 on Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.; in Billings, MT on KTVQ-D2 on Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and in Butte, MT on KXLF-D2 on Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Dean Cain, host of Masters of Illusion, is an actor, producer and writer. Cain also appears in the hit CW series, "Supergirl," in which he plays the role of Supergirl's adoptive father, Jeremiah Danvers. Other upcoming projects include the documentary film, "Hate Among Us" (Executive Producer), and as an actor, "Gosnell," "2050" and "Angry Men." Most recently he executive produced, along with Montel Williams, the critically acclaimed documentary film, "Architects of Denial." His breakthrough performance as an actor was in the dual roles of Superman/Clark Kent in the television series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman."

The roster of award-winning magicians from around the world appearing in Season Five of Masters of Illusion is a virtual who's who in the field of magic.
Adam Wilber (New Durham, NH), www.adamwilber.com, .@AdamWilber
Andi Gladwin (Gloucester, UK), www.illusionist.co.uk, .@WhoIsAndi
Bill Cook (Chicago, IL), www.billcookmagic.com, .@billcookmagic
Billy Kidd (London, UK), www.billykiddshow.com, .@billykiddshow
Chipper Lowell (Fullerton, CA), www.chipperlowellexperience.com, .@chipperlowell
Chris Funk (The Wonderist) (Winnipeg, Canada), www.chrisfunkmagic.com, .@chrisfunkmagic, https://plus.google.com/+chrisfunkmagician-thewonderist
Chris Korn (Los Angeles, CA), www.chriskorn.com, .@kornkeezie
Chris Randall (Las Vegas, NV), https://www.facebook.com/ChrisRandallMagician/
Ed Alonzo (The Misfit of Magic) (Toluca Lake, CA), www.edalonzo.com, .@edalonzomagic
Eric Jones (Philadelphia, PA), www.ericjonesmagic.com, https://www.facebook.com/ericjonesprestidigitator
Farrell Dillon (Las Vegas, NV and Boise, ID), www.farrelldillon.com, .@FarrellfarrellX
George Iglesias (Lima, Peru), www.MagoGeorge.com, .@MagoGeorgeOf
Greg Frewin (Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada), www.gregfrewintheatre.com, .@GF_Theatre
Greg Gleason (Las Vegas, NV), www.gleasonmagic.com, #GregGleason
Henok Negash (Hollywood, CA), www.bowtiemagician.com, http://www.facebook.com/bowtiemagician/
Jarrett & Raja (Jarrett Parker and Raja Rahman from Las Vegas, NV), www.jarrettandraja.com, .@jarrettandraja
Jason Bird (Las Vegas, NV), www.magicofjasonbird.com, .@jasonbirdmagic
Jason Bishop (Philadelphia, PA), www.thejasonbishopshow.com, .@JasonBishop
Jeki Yoo (South Korea and North Hollywood, CA), www.jekiyoo.com, http://www.instgram.com/jekiyoo, http://www.facebook.com/jekiyoomagic
Jibrizy (West Hollywood, CA), www.jibrizy.com, .@jibrizy
Joel Meyers (Los Angeles, CA), www.meyersmagic.com, .@joelmeyersmagic
Joseph Gabriel (Las Vegas, NV), www.gabrielmagic.com
Joseph Réohm (Los Angeles, CA), www.josephreohm.com, .@josephreohm
Joshua Jay (New York, NY), www.joshuajay.com, .@joshuajaymagic
Keelan Leyser & Matt Daniel-Baker (London, UK), www.keelanleyser.co.uk
Les Arnold & Dazzle (Les Arnold and Alex Arnold, Long Beach, CA), www.lesarnoldanddazzle.com, #LesArnoldAndDazzle
Michael Grandinetti (Los Angeles, CA), www.michaelgrandinetti.com, @GrandinettiMG, #michaelgrandinetti, www.facebook.com/Grandinetti.Michael
Murray SawChuck (Las Vegas, NV), www.murraymagic.com, .@MurraySawChuck, www.facebook.com/MurrayFanPage
Naathan Phan (Las Vegas, NV and Orange, CA), www.magicasianman.com, .@naathanphan
Nathan Burton (Las Vegas, NV), www.nathanburton.com, .@NathanBurtonCM
Noora Karma (Helsinki, Finland), http://www.noorakarma.fi
Rick Smith Jr. (Cleveland, OH), https://www.facebook.com/RickSmithJrpage/, .@RickSmithJr1
R.J. Cantu (Las Vegas, NV), www.rjcantu.com, .@cantumagic, .@rjcan2
Shoot Ogawa (Tokyo, Japan and Simi Valley, CA), http://www.holyshoot.com
Spidey (Montreal, Canada), www.spideymagic.com, .@spideyhypnosis
Titou (Baptiste Molard) (Paris, France and Las Vegas, NV), http://titoumagic.com, https://www.facebook.com, .@MagicianTitou, https://www.instgram.com/titoumagician/
Tommy Wind (Las Vegas, NV), www.tommywindmagic.com, .@tommywind
Xavier Mortimer (Las Vegas, NV), http://xaviermortimer.com/blog, .@xaviermortimer
Young-Min Kim (Alchemist) (South Korea)

Masters of Illusion is produced by Associated Television International with returning Executive Producers David McKenzie ("The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards," "Marie"), Gay Blackstone ("The World Magic Awards" 2007-2009), David Martin ("The World Magic Awards" 2007-2009, "Marie"), and Al Schwartz ("The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards," "The Golden Globe Awards" 2013 and 2014), along with Co-Executive Producer Jim Romanovich ("From Rocky To Creed," "The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards").

Associated Television International (ATI) is an Emmy Award-winning company that has been the world's largest producer of magic for both stage and screen for over three decades. ATI's television series, specials and feature films have aired on all U.S. broadcast networks, major cable channels and with television partners all over the world. Current series in production include: "The Hollywood Christmas Parade," "Masters of Illusion," and the Emmy Award-nominated "Laura McKenzie's
Traveler."

ATI has also been Emmy Award-nominated for its various television specials and series. For more information, please visit www.associatedtelevision.com

To view a Sizzle Reel of Season Five of Masters of Illusion on The CW, please visit: https://vimeo.com/user4830612/review/274173555/0699e86ee2

To learn more about Masters of Illusion, please visit http://www.cwtv.com/shows/masters-of-illusion/
Network with us at https://www.facebook.com/cwmastersofillusion
https://twitter.com/cw_illusion
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https://twitter.com/Mastersofillus
@cw_illusion
#MastersOfIllusion

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18. E-zine Archives
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Back issues of the Magic New Zealand e- zine go to:
www.magicnewzealand.com click on the red button centre right "Archives"

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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