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Issue Number: #1468
Date: Sunday 2nd September 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. How To Get An Audition For Penn & Teller: Fool Us
3. Texas Association Of Magicians Daily Updates
4. Hof Stabber! - John Carey #15
5. Carey-Scene 3 Is Here!
6. Lack Of Reaction - #497 - Kyle Peron
7. The Real Magic Roadshow Is Heading To Germany
8. 2018 World Festival Of Magic New Zealand Tour
9. Ye Olde Magic Mag (Vol. 4 #4)
10. Masters Of Illusion
11. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
12. E-zine Archives

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1. Editor's Message
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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-2018/1468-Sep02-2018.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. How To Get An Audition For Penn & Teller: Fool Us
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How to get an audition for Penn & Teller: Fool Us, a magic competition television program in which magicians perform tricks in front of American magician-comedian duo Penn & Teller.

Directly from the producers of the show: Andrew Golder and Lincoln Hiatt. Fool Us, Casting, Cast, Auditioning, Audition, TV, Penn & Teller. Recorded in Saint-Vincent, Italy, May 2018.
during Masters of Magic convention. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS61K7HHk4M

How would one go about auditioning for Penn and Teller Fool Us? Is there any contact information or anyone I could talk to regarding this manner? Watch the video and subscribe!

Visit our website https://www.prestigiazione.it/wp/tag/english/

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3. Texas Association Of Magicians Daily Updates
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

The Magic Word Podcast - Texas Association of Magicians Daily Updates

With the fear of posting too much content for people to keep up with, there was no regular Thursday podcast this week due to the upcoming daily updates from the Texas Association of Magicians (TAOM) convention in Houston, Texas. We will return next week featuring a chat with Whit "Pop" Haydn who will talk about how he developed his on-stage character.

But in the meantime, all this weekend we will be posting daily updates from the convention floor featuring chats with talent, organizers, dealers and registrants. Some of those who will be performing and lecturing include: Michael Weber, Chad Long, John Archer, Carisa Hendrix, Paul Draper and many more. Be sure to tune in each day to experience the magic.

It's the closest thing to being here! Find the daily updates at https://themagicwordpodcast.com You can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or many other popular services. You can find out how to subscribe at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/subscribe-to-the-magic-word/ But be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, too.

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4. Hof Stabber! - John Carey #15
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Message by John Carey (UK)
https://carey-scene.com/jc-main

I've always loved the classic card stab effect where the deck is wrapped in a cocktail napkin and the selection is located with a pocket knife. There are some lovely solutions in print. Here's my take on this old chestnut, where our friend the Hofzinzer spread cull once again proves its versatility.

Have a card selected and signed and controlled to fifth from the top. Use whatever you are comfortable with here. I like to use a simple jog shuffle control but the options are myriad. Hand the deck to your helper and have them wrap the deck completely with the napkin in view. Be sure they tuck in the napkin under the ends of the deck and keep it face down. Hand them a pocket knife and ask them to carefully stab the blade into the wrapped deck.

Take back the package and table it. Bring the hands over the package and tear away the top layer of napkin, exposing the deck and knife inside. Bring the right hand over the deck and take away all the cards above the blade of the knife. This is automatic. Place this packet into left hand dealing grip. Comment on how the spectator stabbed the deck with the cards in hand. Casually spread the packet you are holding in the hands and sight and Hofzinser cull the fifth card (selection) under the spread. As you do this ask them approximately how many cards do they think you are holding? Square up the packet, secretly sending the selection to the bottom.
Slide out the bottom card and table it, face down.

Build up and remind your audience what has taken place, how the spectator wrapped the deck in a napkin and freely stabbed the knife into it. All that remains for you to do is to ask for the name of their selection and then dramatically turn over the card on the table to reveal that they have unerringly located their signed card.

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5. Carey-Scene 3 Is Here!
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Message by John Carey (UK)
https://carey-scene.com/jc-main

So, after a hiatus caused by my interest in cross country running and mountain climbing taking over, I'm thrilled to release this issue of my E Journal!

We've not returned with a whimper either. Packed out with Six super strong card effects from yours truly and three additional great routines from my talented friend, Ryan Matney, you will love the plot diversity in this issue! None of the routines have been published before and they
can be yours today.

Effects include: Propheticaan, a self-working card at any number prediction so direct and clean you will want to add to your repertoire immediately. Also, we have Mental Fusion which is as clean a signature fusion effect with zero gaffs as you are likely to see. Think as I Think is my absolute favorite approach to the classic do as I do effect using a totally under explored concept buried in our literature. That's just a small sample of what awaits you. No pipe dreams, no weird angles, no kidding!

You can get your copy right now for just £10 Pounds via PayPal at: johncareymagic@gmail.com

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6. Lack Of Reaction - #497 - 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

Have you ever done a show that you have done many times before and for some reason it just doesn't feel right? Have you thought to yourself what is going on? I do not get this? Why is this not playing as it always does?

I think many of us have faced this from time to time and maybe even the thought process of what I stated above. We are used to our show and we are used to it playing a certain way and feed off the interaction and reactions from the audience. But for some reason, that one show, it just isn't the way it should be even though you feel you have done it all correct. No flub ups and no flaws.

So what is happening? What is it that might be the cause of this? What is it that may make you question your show and yourself?

Well for me I have often wondered about this and studied it a bit. Trying to understand the psychology behind why this happens. I have come down to the fact it is based on a lack of reactions or the proper reactions we feed off.

Any good entertainer feeds off a crowd. The more into they are, the more into you become. The more the laugh, the more confidence grows in you and the more you become alive and the better the show is. We all do it and we all crave it and I think we all need it.

So what is it that can cause a lack of reaction? I have tried to examine a bit of why a show might get a lack of reaction in different circumstances.

Weather: If you ever perform outside for any event, you know weather alone can cause reactions to vary. If it is hot or humid outside, people tend to react less. The sun may be in their eyes and the heat or humidity might make them drained. Likewise, if it is cold people do and have suffered from cabin fever. Too much cold and bad weather can cause folks to not feel peppy or like themselves.

Audience Distance: Sometimes the distance from you to the audience can have a great impact on how an audience reacts. If the audience is too far away from you, trying to break down that wall or barrier becomes that much harder. If you bring them closer to you, it is much easier for them to feel a connection and then react and feed off of that.

Pauses: A lack of pause or proper pauses in a show can certainly create a lack of reaction. Many of us tend to speed up when we talk and go too quickly in our shows. We forget that we should add pauses scripted into the show. We should allow time for the audience to catch their breathe.
If you are going too quickly along, you are not giving the audience any chance to react even if they wanted to.

Teaching: Many of us forget that an audience does need to be taught how to applaud and react and when to applaud and react. It sounds silly, but it is very true and I have tested this many times. Many folks simply do not know when to do it or when it is proper. That is why you can teach them with an applause cue that may even be as simple as a bow. Even certain simple stances suggest applause or reaction. Standing and having the hand come up and out as you slightly bow can even suggest time for the audience to do something.

The single best thing for this is the rule of 3. It was told to me from many mentors to simply pause at times and hold that pose for a 3 count. You say it in your head and you stay in that pose for 3 seconds before moving on. It forces you to slow down and allows the audience to react to what they are seeing.

Distractions: Many times at different venues there are distractions that can cause a lack of reaction. If you are at a Birthday party, any food or objects in a child's hand can cause a distraction and that simple distraction can be a domino effect for lack of reaction.

If you are at a larger venue and they cannot hear you due to too much noise or you not being properly mic'ed can certainly cause this lack of reaction due to distraction. If they cannot hear you, they tend to tune out and do so quickly.

There are certainly more, but I will leave it at this for now. It is my hopes that you sees these happen and that you can learn from each one. By knowing about them, one can work up ways to address each of them. When you do it is like instantly having a backup plan and that is always
a step in the right direction of success.

As always I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to contact me at magic4u02@aol.com. I look forward to it.

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7. The Real Magic Roadshow Is Heading To Germany
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Message by Paul Richards (US)

The Real Magic Roadshow is heading to Germany for its first series of events in Europe!

The Real Magic Roadshow is a retail magic expo that gives attendees the opportunity to see and purchase astonishing magic - from the people who know these effects inside and out. Experience some of the world's best-selling magic performed live by a select group of the industry's leading creators and producers. Perhaps the most incredible part is that it only costs 10 euros to attend! Even more amazing if you pre-register NOW and you receive a 10 Euro gift card for use with any of the dealers on the day of the event. It's like getting in for FREE!

But this special gift is for pre-registered guests only, so you must register as soon as possible.

Our featured guests include: Dirk Losander, Mark Mason Chris Smith, Paul Richards, and Christian Schenk - along with a special guest dealer in each city.

Each featured creator will also be presenting a short "Pro-Tips" session in which they will share techniques and information on how to get the most from their some of their most prized creations. These are ideas and insights gleaned from countless performances and it's all included in your low-cost admission! Dates and locations include:

Berlin - Friday September 21
Leipzig - Saturday September 22
Frankfurt - Sunday September 23
Cologne - Friday September 28
Essen - Saturday September 29
Hamburg - Sunday September 30

Get full details and register now at:
www.realmagicroadshow.com

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8. 2018 World Festival Of Magic New Zealand Tour
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Message by Rosemary McCarthy (New Zealand)

This year performers are Chuck Jones (USA), Mark Bennick (USA) and Brendan Dooley (NZ)

Saturday, 17 November 2018 - Tauranga - 4:30pm & 7pm
Monday, 19 November 2018 - Hamilton - 5pm & 7:30pm
Tuesday, 20 November 2018 - Gisborne - 6pm
Wednesday, 21 November 2018 - Napier - 6pm
Thursday, 22 November 2018 - Palmerston North - 6pm
Sunday, 25 November 2018 - Christchurch - 11am & 2pm & 5pm
Wednesday, 28 November 2018 - Invercargill - 4:30 & 7pm
Friday, 30 November 2018 - Dunedin - 1pm & 6pm
Saturday, 8 December 2018 - Wellington - 11am & 2pm & 5pm
Sunday, 9 December 2018 - New Plymouth - 6pm
Monday, 10 December 2018 - Taupo - 6pm
Tuesday, 11 December 2018 - Rotorua - 6pm
Thursday, 13 December 2018 - Whangarei - 4:30pm & 7pm
Saturday, 15 December 2018 - Auckland - 11am & 2 pm & 5pm
Sunday, 16 December 2018 - Auckland - 11am & 2 pm & 5pm

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9. Ye Olde Magic Mag (Vol. 4 #4)
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Message by Marco Pusterla A.I.M.C.

The new issue of Ye Olde Magic Mag (Vol. 4 #4) is now available for download and purchase!

This issue concludes the fourth year of publication, with exclusive content: from two unknown letters of the great Bartolomeo Bosco, to a revelation on the doings of Suzy Wandas, to a bibliographic essay on the works of Verrall Wass, and much more! Don't miss this issue!

https://yeoldemagicmag.com/downloads/vol-4-issue-4-suzy-wandas-bartolomeo-bosco-verrall-wass?utm_source=Ye+Olde+Magic+Mag&utm_campaign=0e11e7a02e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_YOMM-04-04&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9d74281047-0e11e7a02e-265557545&mc_cid=0e11e7a02e&mc_eid=8f74aac8d7

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

Masters of Illusion week ten of season five on the CW network hosted by Dean Cain, the series returns Friday, August 31 with two 30-minute episodes airing back to back, starting at 8/7C

Hollywood, CA (August 27, 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 Ten with two 30-minute episodes airing back to back on Friday, August 31, 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 Mind Freaks And The Million Dollar Trick" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
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 Joseph Gabriel (Call Me a Cab), Ed Alonzo (Aisle Arm Slice), Joel Meyers (Fruity Surprise), Andi Gladwin (Number Crunch), Chris Korn (Flame On), Joshua Jay (Cards in the Aisle) and Jason Bishop (Million Dollar Box). Original airdate 8/31/2018 (#508).

To view performance highlights of the August 31st episode airing from 8:00 - 8:30 p.m., please visit:
https://vimeo.com/user4830612/review/286628615/7dd99532f6
and https://vimeo.com/user4830612/review/286969558/1d390bd5ba

"Masters of Illusion" - (8:30 - 9:00 p.m. ET)
"The One with a Floating Orb and One Nasty Power Saw" (Content TBD) (HDTV)
CLASSY CLASSICS - 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 Nathan Burton (Audience Saw), Jeki Yoo (Imagination Doorknob), Murray SawChuck (Sticky Sixes), Michael Grandinetti (Arm Rings), R.J. Cantu (Ball Float), Billy Kidd (Red, Red, Red), and Joseph Gabriel (Bird Spectacular). (Encore Presentation #506). Original airdate 8/10/18.

To view performance highlights of the August 31st Encore Episode airing from 8:30 - 9:00 p.m., please visit: https://vimeo.com/user4830612/review/282047334/5bf35fdd06

Please note, the television show, "Masters 0f Illusion" will be preempted on Friday, August 31, 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 Laredo, TX on KYLX-LD2 on Sunday September 2, 2018 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.; in Los Angeles, CA on KTLA on Sunday, September 2, 2018 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.; in West Palm Beach, FL on WTVX on Saturday, September 1, 2018 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.; in Chattanooga, TN on WFLI on Friday, August 31, 2018 from 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.; in Tri-Cities, WA on WCYB-D2 (CW4) on Sunday, September 2, 2018; in Harrisburg, PA on WHO-D3 on August 31, 2018 from 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.; in Wilkes Barre, PA on WSWB on Friday, August 31, 2018 from 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. and in Savannah, GA on WSAV-D2 on Sunday, September 2, 2018 from 8:00 - 10:00 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
https://www.facebook.com/MastersofIllusion
https://twitter.com/Mastersofillus
@cw_illusion
#MastersOfIllusion

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