Magic New Zealand® E-zine

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Issue Number: #1480
Date: Sunday 25th November 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. "Masters Of Illusion" Renewed For Season 6
3. Homage to Fechter - John Carey #23
4. Conveying And Using Personality - #509 - Kyle Peron
5. 2018 The Assembly Convention, Brisbane, Australia
6. The Variety Artists Podcast By John Abrams
7. Las Vegas Magic - December 2018
8. Parent Assembly Magician Of The Year 2019
9. The Academy Of Magical Arts December Performers
10. Creating the Impossible
11. Australian Magic Market
12. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
13. E-zine Archives

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1. Editor's Message
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On behalf of my family I would like to say a BIG thank you for all of your messages, cards and phone calls expressing your condolences over the recent passing of my mum.

We are truly lucky to have such caring friends all over the world.

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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. "Masters Of Illusion" Renewed For Season 6
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Message by Gay Blackstone (US)

"Masters of Illusion" has been renewed for Season 6 on the CW television network.

Submissions are now being accepted for shooting in January 2019.

Material needed should be 90 seconds to 4 minutes.

Please send photo and Links to Gay Blackstone
gay@associatedtelevision.com

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3. Homage to Fechter - John Carey #23
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Message by John Carey (UK)
https://carey-scene.com/jc-main

Eddie Fechter was a true master of his craft and all of his card material was aimed primarily to dazzle the laymen at his bar at the Forks Hotel. His book written by Jerry Mentzer is chock full of gold.

One of my personal favourites from the book is Mr Fechter's That's It! Essentially an approach to Charlie Millers classic Dunbury Delusion, the running line of That's It!, the interaction and the knockout finish make the routine an absolute gem.

The following approach works away from the deck and is simply my preferred way of doing the effect. Hand out the deck for shuffling and then ask your helper to deal five cards into a tabled packet and then set the deck down. Pick up the packet and start transferring cards one at a time from top to bottom and ask the spectator to say stop. When stopped raise the face of the packet towards them and ask them to remember the face card. Let's say it's the Three of Clubs. Lower the packet and run off three cards in an overhand shuffle and throw the remaining cards on top. Then run two cards and shuffle off. This simple mix positions the selection second from the bottom efficiently.

Mention you will try and discern the spectator's selection by the inflection in their voice. Tell them you will show them the face of each card and they are simply to call out that's it, regardless of whether it is their card or not.
Turn over the top card and call it out. Let your helper call out "That's It!" and then turn the card face-down and discard it in top of the deck. Execute a block push off and triple turnover, showing the selection. Once your helper has called out that's it, repeat the block push off and turn the triplet face-down and discard what they think is their selection on top of the deck and cut the deck and complete the cut. This is a very strong moment in the effect.

Mention that you didn't get any clues or tells from the first two cards, but believe it has to be one of the remaining three cards. Turn the top card of the packet faceup, showing an x card. The spectator calls out that's it and after pausing you state that's not their card either. Discard it on the deck. Deal the remaining two cards in a row on the table. The selection is on the left. Continue to act confident, even though your spectators will believe you've screwed up!
Pick up the card on the right and display its face, calling out the card. One last time the spectator calls out That's It. A moment later discard this card on the deck and ask your helper to put their finger on top of the remaining card. Then ask them to call out the name of their card. They will say Three of Clubs. Look shocked and then look over to the deck. This is a beautiful moment. Act it out. To finish the affect, ask the spectator to turn over the card under their finger to reveal the selection.

"That's it!!!"

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4. Conveying And Using Personality - #509 - 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 posted recently on Facebook asking a simple question. What is one of the best qualities or traits you feel makes for a good magician and why? It was an interesting discussion that brought about a lot of great answers and opinions. However, one item kept coming up by many people. It is a single word called "personality". It was so great seeing so many folks give value to personality over other things.

I really think personality is so underrated in magic today. People just simply forget the power it has in everything we do. A trick is just a trick. The people want to like you. If you take the same trick and place it in the hands of someone who has and conveys personality and then someone who does not, it looks like a totally different effect to a lay audience. It really is that stunning to see happen.

Tricks alone do not really mean anything by themselves. A trick will not happen or work without the magician. Place a deck of cards on a table and they are not going to start doing an ACR routine by themselves. If they do, then start to run real quick. It is YOU that makes the difference and it is YOU that makes the magic happen. If this is the case, then focus should be on you and not the prop or trick you are presenting.

But what is it about you? It is your personality that really makes the audience enjoy the experience and enjoy you in the process.

I honestly feel that people want to be entertained way more than they want to be fooled. People want to walk away having had fun with the experience of what they just saw happen. Take some of the best acts out there today. Take a look at the ones that you really love to watch perform. It is safe to say that you enjoy them because 95% of their act is not solely based on the magic alone. There is more to what they provide isn't there? The good entertainers are that way because a majority of their act is interacting with the audience in a comical entertaining way, engaging, dialogue, connecting, talking. etc. It is the essence of their personality that makes you enjoy what they do.

It is interaction and expressing personality. It is taking the audience on a journey and getting them laughing and having fun instead of just seeking the WOW only.

I think that is key. If you could take away the trick in any performance, and safely say the routine is still entertaining, then I think you have something. Take away the props and the trick and then
look at what that performer does. I can safely say the entertainers that "get it" are the ones who without any of these props, can still entertain and audience and have them enjoying every minute of it. This is the essence and importance of personality in magic.

There is a quote that was shared to be by my good friend Dan Birch. Dan said the quote goes like this. "If they walk away saying remember the trick that the magician did, then I have failed. But if they say remember the magician who did that trick, then I have succeeded." I was so glad Dan shared this with me because it got me thinking that it is your personality that makes them remember you.

I think that is a key to developing a likeable character. Some magicians try to focus so much on the trick only that they are void of any personality at all. I want the audience remembering me not my deck of cards.

No one is saying not to have the tricks. What we are saying is that the focus of any performance should not be on the trick itself. The trick is just a prop. The focus should be on personality and using that personality to truly take the effect to an entertaining level. It is giving the audience more to enjoy. You add personality into what you do and I guarantee your audiences will thank you for it.

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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5. 2018 The Assembly Convention, Brisbane, Australia
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Message by Sean Piper (Australia)

Email: hello@pipermagic.com.au

It is with tremendous pleasure we welcome one of Australia's most talented performers and Brisbane native PHIL CASS & PHILIPPA to The Assembly in 2019. Phil is a show-business professional who has actively pursued excellence in live entertainment for the last 36 years. On five separate occasions, Phil was nominated by his peers in the entertainment industry as one of the top 5 variety entertainers in Australia, of any category… and was finally awarded the Gold 'MO' Award for Australian Performer of the Year in 2014/15! During their career Phil & Philippa have been honoured with 27 show business awards for excellence in live entertainment...

8 'MO' Awards for Best Speciality Act in Australia; 8 Awards from the Queensland Wallace Awards including The Entertainer of the Year Award; 3 Comedy Sight Act Awards from the Australian Club Entertainment Awards (ACE); 7 magicians of the year type awards; and as already mentioned 2014/15 Gold 'Mo' Award for Australian Performer of the Year.

Further, Philippa was awarded at the New Zealand Magic Convention in October 2015 by Magic New Zealand, a Life Time Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding work as a professional magic assistant and stage partner.

He is considered by his peers to be Australia's #1 corporate comedy magic act, and with a middle name like 'Trust Me' you can be sure of one thing… Phil Cass defies the conventional pattern of mayhem in live entertainment with his unique on-stage persona that safely runs the gamut from insult to result!

His lecture for magicians, seen in over a dozen countries, will consist of both close-up and stand-up effects that are guaranteed commercial items as they are or have been regular excerpts from his show. The emphasis will be on comedy magic that is performed with a strong on-stage personality. Magic that is both amazing and entertaining on an emotional level.

I'm personally delighted that Phil & Philippa have agreed to join us in Brisbane for the convention. This is promising to be a do not miss event!

A reminder that registrations will be limited, so to ensure you don't miss out register now.
https://www.theassemblycon.com.au/

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6. The Variety Artists Podcast By John Abrams
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Message by Paul Romhany

If you are a magician, juggler, ventriloquist or any variety artist then you will love listening to The Variety Artists Podcast.

Recent guest was Paul Romhany. My interview with Paul Romhany is now available.

Paul Romhany was the first recipient of the Robert Houdin award. His fellow New Zealand countrymen named him the 18th "Grand Master of Magic" He has nearly 100 magic products on the market.

Paul is the creator and editor of VANISH - International Magic Magazine (If you haven't yet subscribed, why not!? It's full of great info, it's on-line, and it's free!)

How is an 8 year old boy inspired by a silent film star? Why did Paul create the first (and best) on-line magic magazine?

Performing in theaters, traveling the world, editing the magazine. How does he get all that stuff done? I am both honored and privileged to bring you this interview. Enjoy!

Excellent questions from Eddy Rice Jr. & Hal Meyers!

Our podcast is now live! Here are the links for iTunes and Stitcher.

iTunes: https://apple.co/2IhjJ8Z

Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2Glxind

Website: www.thevarietyartist.com

Listen Directly: http://www.thevarietyartist.com/paul-romhany/

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7. Las Vegas Magic - December 2018
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Message by David Neubauer - www.dnmagic.com

Black Magic Wednesday - Dan Sperry
10 pm (Dark Thur. - Tues.) - The Griffin, 511 Fremont St.
www.eventbrite.com/e/black-magic-wednesday-with-shock-illusionist-dan-sperry-tickets-50016455565?fbclid=IwAR0WcUzY5wjACxmG5vb2KxrDLHfoPCat1BAK4LfJesQo7LMISR-xxZoZ9oo

Criss Angel - Mindfreak Live!
7 pm (Dark Mon. - Tues.) - Criss Angel Theatre - Planet Hollywood.
Opens Dec. 19th
www.caesars.com/planet-hollywood/shows/criss-angel

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

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.

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.
5 pm: Sun. - Wed.; 7 pm: Thurs. & Sat. (Dark Fri.) - Laugh Factory, Tropicana.
www.laughfactory.com/MurraySawChuck

www.halfpriceshows.com/Shows/showdatelistt.jsp?i=4&id=324&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
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.
8pm: Comedy & Variety Show
Your host-Tim Wise
Cecile and Mighty - Music & Magic Medley
Louie Foxx - The MagiComedian
Tim Smallwood - Wizard of Whimsy
Samina - The Enchantress
David Shareef - Mind-bending mystery
Tony Molesworth - The Global Village Idiot!

9pm: Close-up, Strolling and Bar Magic
Your Host - Will Bradshaw
Jeff McBride - New Close up mysteries
Louie Foxx - Magic with Comedy
Anthony Darkstone - Continental Mental Marvels
Jeffrey Tam - A Modern Man of Mystery

Wonderbar - Bar Magic
Brian Apollo, Tim Wise, Kent Axell

10pm: The Main Stage Extravaganza!
Your host - Jeff McBride with the New World Rythmatism Dancers
Mondre - World Class Magic
Jeffrey Tam - A Visitor from the East!
Tony Molesworth - New Vaudeville Vagabond
Cecile and Mighty - Exotic Wonders
Xavier Mortimer - The New Magic Superstar from France

All of the above, PLUS: Photography by Sheryl Garrett, Bar Magic with Brian Apollo, New World Rythmatism Belly Dancers, Scott Steelfyre & Maggie, Corey Rubino, Taylor Lloyd, and many more surprises and special celebrity guests.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com

Nov. 23 - 24: Lance Burton, Master Magician & Friends
Co-Stars: Fielding West, Michael Goudeau and Keith West.
8:00 pm - Orleans.
www.facebook.com/events/230550144329091/

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

January, 2019
Jan. 17: 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

February, 2019
Feb. 4: Tarot Super Session with Kenton Knepper, presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Kenton Knepper.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Feb. 5: Mental Magic with Kenton Knepper, presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Kenton Knepper.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Feb. 6: Staff & Sphere Techniques with Kenton Knepper, presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Kenton Knepper.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Feb. 19-24: 6 day Magic & Mystery School Winter Training presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Feb. 19-20: 2 day Winter Training - Part 1: Introduction to Card Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Feb. 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

Feb. 21-22: 2 day Winter Training - Part 2: Impromptu Magic / Everyday Objects presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Feb. 23-24: 2 day Winter Training - Part 3: The Basics of Standup and Parlor Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

March, 2019
Mar. 16-18: Master Class presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructors: Jeff McBride, TBA and special guest Dr. Richard Nongard.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Mar. 18-20: Medicine and Magic Seminar, presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride, Larry Hass, Ph.D., Special Guest will once again be Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Mar. 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

Mar. 22-24: 3-Day Master Class, presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructor: Jeff McBride, Larry Hass, Ph.D. and Tobias Beckwith.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Mar. 25-26: Real-World Close-Up Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructors: Jeff McBride & Lawrence Hass.
www.magicalwisdom.com

April, 2019
Apr. 5-7: Focus on Street Magic with Mario Morris presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructors: Mario Morris & Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Apr. 8-8: Focus on Mario's Finales & The Straitjacket Escape presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructor: Mario Morris.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Apr. 9-14: 6 day Magic & Mystery School Spring Training presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Apr. 9-10: 2 day Spring Training - Part 1: Focus on Card Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Apr. 11-12: 2 day Spring Training - Part 2: Focus on the Classics of Magic presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Apr. 13-14: 2 day Spring Training - Part 3: Focus on Grand Illusions presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructor: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Apr. 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

May, 2019
May 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

June, 2019
Jun. 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

Jun. 21-27: 7-Day Master Class presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructors: Jeff McBride, Larry Hass & Tobias Beckwith.
www.magicalwisdom.com

July, 2019
Jul. 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

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

Aug. 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

September, 2019
Sep. 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

October, 2019
Oct. 17: 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. 30-Nov. 2: Magic and Meaning Conference 2019 presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School Instructors: Jeff McBride & Faculty of the Magic & Mystery School.
www.magicalwisdom.com

November, 2019
Nov. 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

December, 2019
Dec. 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

January, 2020
The Society of American Magicians National Convention
January 18-21, 2020 - Golden Nugget.
www.SAMconvention.com

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8. Parent Assembly Magician Of The Year 2019
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Message by George Schindler (US)

Parent Assembly of the Society of American Magicians to Present 110th Annual Salute to Magic Show, March 30th at the Abrons Arts Center's Historic Playhouse Theater

David Kaye Honored as Magician of the Year

New York City, November 8, 2018 - Over the course of more than a century legendary talents of magic have performed in the annual Salute to Magic show presented by the Parent Assembly of the Society of American Magicians. Harry Houdini, Dai Vernon, Joseph Dunninger and Dante are just a few of the acclaimed magicians who have appeared.

This year the 110th Annual Salute to Magic will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019 in the Abrons Arts Center's historic Playhouse Theater. The Salute is the longest-running annual magic show anywhere and has been a consistent source of inspiration and entertainment for generations of magic lovers of all ages.

"The historic Playhouse Theater at Abrons Arts Center is an intimate jewel-box of a venue that will provide the perfect showcase for the acts of conjuring and variety art that comprise our show," said Herb Scher, First Vice President of Parent Assembly, #1 and Producer of this year's Salute. We look forward to presenting a production that fills this fabules space with dynamic acts and many surprises." The theater is located in Manhattan at 466 Grand Street, on the Lower East Side.

Magician of the Year
For the last 51 years the Salute to Magic has also been the occasion for the Assembly to honor its Magician of the Year, a notable figure in the field of magic or someone who has substantially contributed to the mission of the organization. This year's honoree is David Kaye, who is both an internationally recognized and highly influential professional magician as well as an active and dedicated member of the Assembly who plays an important role in helping it fulfill its mission to support the art of magic.

David is widely known in magic as a leader in the field of children's magic. He performs regularly for children in New York City, appears frequently as a lecturer at magic conferences across the globe, and has published two influential books on children's magic. He has been profiled in The New Yorker magazine, has himself appeared on numerous magazine covers, and writes a regular column for Genii, the world's most widely circulated magic magazine.

Among his notable performances are appearances at the White House and Lincoln Center. David was previously honored with a Performing Fellowship from the Academy of Magical Arts, in Hollywood which is the highest honor a magician can receive. David currently is the President of the Parent Assembly where he shapes the agenda of the organization, and last year, as its First Vice President, was responsible for producing the 2018 Salute to Magic.

The Society of American Magicians was founded in 1902 and its Parent Assembly, its first chapter, is the largest and oldest magic club in New York City. The Assembly promotes and elevates the art of magic by presenting shows for the public, holding monthly membership meetings often featuring magic instruction from notable magicians, and performing shows for community organizations at no charge to them. Through its meetings and other activities, the Assembly engenders camaraderie in the magic community leading to collaboration and to a wide variety of official and casual projects.

The Abrons Arts Center's Playhouse Theater opened in 1915 and has been home to many groundbreaking productions throughout its history. Today it is part of the Henry Street Settlement, which delivers a wide range of social service, arts, and health care programs to more than 50,000 New Yorkers each year. The Parent Assembly's Salute to Magic will be performed at the Abrons Arts Center as part of the @Abrons program.

Ticket prices and the bill of performers will be announced at a later date. For the latest information visit magicsampa1.com.

110th Annual Salute to Magic Show
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Abrons Arts Center, Playhouse Theater
466 Grand Street (at the corner of Pitt Street)
New York City

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9. The Academy Of Magical Arts December Performers
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November 26 - December 2
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Tyler Rabbit
Early Performer
Alex Rangel
Late Performer
Andost

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Handsome Jack
Late Performer
Chris Rose

Palace Of Mystery
Greg Otto
Kyle & Mistie Knight

W.C. Fields Bar
Hannibal
Monday - Sunday

Peller Theatre
Jimmy H
Taylor Hughes
Monday - Sunday

Friday Lunch
Alex Rangel

Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Arty Loon

December 3 - December 9
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
John Accardo
Early Performer
Luis Olmedo
Late Performer
Frank DeVille

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Pipo Villanueva
Late Performer
Rory Johnston

Palace Of Mystery
Xavier Mortimer

W.C. Fields Bar
Doc Eason
Monday - Sunday

Peller Theatre
Max Maven
Monday - Sunday

Friday Lunch
Luis Olmedo

Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Nancy Jean Gray

December 10 - December 16
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Mike Elkhan
Early Performer
Aki Mitsui
Late Performer
Bodine Balasco

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Arthur Benjamin
Late Performer
Derek Hughes

Palace Of Mystery
Jody Baran & Kathleen

W.C. Fields Bar
Doc Eason
Monday - Sunday

Peller Theatre
Felix Jones
Hubb
Monday - Sunday

Friday Lunch
Bodine Balasco

Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Trissia Baughman

December 17 - December 23
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Mark Furey
Early Performer
Thom Peterson
Late Performer
Danny Ray
The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Simone Turkington
Late Performer
Shane Cobalt

Palace Of Mystery
Larry Wilson
Michael Goudeau
Losander

W.C. Fields Bar
Eddie Goldstein
Monday - Sunday

Peller Theatre
Zabrecky
David Kovac
Monday - Sunday

Friday Lunch
Thom Peterson

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

December 26 - December 31
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Tim Isaac
Early Performer
David Parr
Late Performer
Naathan Phan

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Dimmare
Late Performer
Robert Ramirez

Palace Of Mystery
Mark Haslam
Lucy Darling
Joseph Tran

W.C. Fields Bar
Georges-Robert
Monday - Sunday

Peller Theatre
Henok Negash
Nader Hanna
Monday - Sunday

Friday Lunch
David Parr

Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Steve Taylor

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10. Creating The Impossible
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Message by Chris Wardle

Methods for Magic

A new book by Chris Wardle and James Ward - both award-winning members of The Magic Circle, with a long list of credits devising magic for books, magazines, television, radio and the stage.

In this new book they share their simple and practical methodologies, whilst using examples of their own creations to illustrate their points. Inside you will explore workable, practical ways to devise your own magic and methods for making effects 'your own' so as to be able to offer something unique to your audiences.

Included are a brand new take on 'The Jigsaw Card' and a Date Prediction with a kicker finish by Chris and an ingenious name matching idea and a memory-cheating effect 'Eye Witness' from James, to name but a few.

This book will inspire you and set you on the right path for 'Creating the Impossible'.

"'Creating the Impossible' is that rare thing, an original and practical handbook for magicians...Chris Wardle and James Ward have taught themselves to be inventive, resourceful and sharp. In short, they are the right kind of expert. They are creative. They are ingenious. Read
this book carefully and I believe their ingenuity will start to rub off on you." From the Foreword by Geoffrey Durham.

"Chris and James have done a wonderful job with this book which I don't think has existed before. Useful for both creators and those who are new to creating magic, this book will inspire and educate the reader on the creative process. I feel all magicians should read this book. I love it!" Angelo Carbone

'Both Chris and James have the ability to take simple ideas and, by the addition of layers of subtlety and ingeniously-devised presentations, build them into entertaining mysteries, many of which have found their way into the repertoires of leading professional magicians. This is
because they instinctively understand what appeals to the public.' Walt Lees, editor of Repro Magic's magazine 'The Magician' (formerly Club 71), 'Mystery Magazine' and 'Abracadabra', the world's longest running weekly magic magazine.

Available now from your favourite dealer. (Dealers contact Murphy's Magic Supplies)
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11. Australian Magic Market
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Message by Dave Boyd (Australia)

I have started a Facebook site called Australian Magic Market Place. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2084689978231570/

It is a free site on which Australian and New Zealand magicians can advertise magic that is surplus to their needs. It is not for commercial businesses. But for fellow Magician's to buy and sell magic that they no longer perform.

What prompted me to set up the site is at 84 I feel it is time to hang up my wand. Over the next couple of months I will be sorting through my magic props, books, videos and putting them up for sale. There must be others in a similar situation but where to advertise them for sale. So was born this site.

My email address if any one has any questions is boyddp@hotmail.com

Thanks
Dave Boyd. (Magic Moutain's Mr Magic)

Regards Dave Boyd

I can also be contacted by phone on
02 69534272

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12. 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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