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Issue Number: #1489
Date: Sunday 20th January 2019
Editor: Alan Watson QSM
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E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1. Editor's Message
2. Weekly Chats With Inspiring Performers
3. The Magic Land Of Allakazam
4. The Magic Word Podcast - MagiFest Convention
5. The Magic Collectors Expo - Minneapolis, Minnesota USA
6. Lies All the Way - John Carey #27
7. Las Vegas Magic - February 2019
8. Brand New Book, Carey's Way
9. The Society of American Magicians 2020 Convention
10. Potter & Potter Auctions - February
11. Richard Webster Mentalist Workshop - Las Vegas
12. The Assembly Convention 2019 - Brisbane, Australia
13. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
14. E-zine Archives

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1. Editor's Message
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Hi everyone, Magic New Zealand ezine is heading towards its 20th year of publication.

If you would like to read the Magic New Zealand e-zine in a HTML format
go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2019-Jan-to-Dec-2019/1489-Jan20-2019.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. Weekly Chats With Inspiring Performers
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The Variety Artist with John Abrams - Weekly chats with inspiring Performers - Apple Podcast

By John Abrams

Description
What are the secrets of being a successful variety artist? Making my living for the past 20 years performing, I've figured out some things. I've also met some fascinating and successful people. All doing what they love. I call them "The Variety Artists".

How did they do it? What are their successes? What were their failures? How can we emulate what they did? You can be a fly on the wall and listen to these interviews. Performers learning from performers. You can learn along with me as I delve into what makes a successful variety artist. For more info and video courses for just about any art, go to TheVarietyArtist.com.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/variety-artist-john-abrams-
weekly-chats-inspiring-performers/id1364779136?fbclid=Iw
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3. The Magic Land Of Allakazam
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Message by Greg Wilson (US)

To You!
We are Excited to announce...

The AllakazamArchives.com is ready for a " Special Advance Preview"

Howdy Y'all,

That's the Texas influence in my life... I know it's past the holidays, but Dad and Mom and I have been so busy getting this project together for you that the whole season slipped past and we are just now able to update you. Thank you for taking a moment to read this.

First, Mark and Nani Wilson are doing great. This year, Mark will be 90, and Nani will be 29, again ... she is very proud to be turning 88. I'll fill you in more on that later.

But our big announcement is about the Allakazam Archives!

I've been creating the https://AllakazamArchives.com/ for many years now (with the help of my all "Volunteer" team), and it's finally ready for you to explore. There's so much to show you, we are just putting up a few sections at a time, but there's plenty for you to see right now! So please, check it out!!!

You may have signed up for our Newsletters before, or been in Mark's magic class, or maybe just a good friend. But you have not signed up for the all new Allakazam Archives yet. Please click below to join!

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4. The Magic Word Podcast - MagiFest Convention
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

This year's MagiFest is expected to top previous years in attendance. The event has been sold out since last November and the hotel is even moving some registrants to a nearby overflow hotel. I understand that the expected attendance of 950 is about 150 more than last year. Perhaps it is because of the well-organized talents of Joshua Jay and Andy Gladwin and staff. Or it could be because of the outstanding talent including Juan Tamariz, Guy Hollingsworth, Howard Hamburg, Yang Frisch, Eric Mead and more.

But whatever it is, the Magic Word Podcast is there with daily reports including conversations with the organizers, talent, registrants and dealers. Be sure to tune in each day beginning with Day One at:
https://TheMagicWordPodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/
470-magi-fest-day-one-update
Then tune in the next two days for more content, more conversations, and more fun … all on the Magic Word Podcast. Check us out and see why we are the most listened-to magic podcast in the world.

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5. The Magic Collectors Expo - Minneapolis, Minnesota USA
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Message by Lance Rich (US)

I'm excited to be a part of a magic history event and convention this June in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA. Check out The Magic Collectors Expo this year from June 20-22. www.magiccollectorsexpo.com

I think a lot of people might think that collectors and historians are an exclusive club.... but it's not the case. In fact, I find the atmosphere at many of these collectors' events a little more relaxed than at many magic conventions.
It's true, you'll find people at these events that have world class and world-renowned magic collections... but it's as commonplace (or more) to meet people whose collection fills not much more than a bookshelf. (My own collection of ephemera is much closer to the latter, but I've loved attending these events and learning (and maybe buying a new piece or two). And there are those who simply 'collect stories.' There will be many stories told over the course of the few days of the Expo in June.

The Magic Collectors Expo is being produced by David Sandy and Bill Smith. You'll see and hear fascinating presentations about magic's history, experience an expanded dealer room, several surprise events are planned…and the event ends in a recreation of a supper club show…dinner and magic as you might have seen it in the 1940's and 1950's.

The event is limited to 200 registrants but there's a special kicker… by registering for the Minneapolis convention you can guarantee a spot at the 2020 Expo in Las Vegas - which will feature an exclusive tour of David Copperfield's International Museum and Library for the Conjuring Arts.

Again, check out www.magiccollectorsexpo.com for more info and to register. Also, David Sandy just released a video which highlights so many things about the Expo:
http://magiccollectorsexpo.com/index.php/magic-
collectors-expo-video/

If you don't think you're a magic collector - but you enjoy hearing about magic and magicians of the past - I feel like there's something for you in Minneapolis.

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6. Lies All the Way - John Carey #27
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Message by John Carey (UK)
https://carey-scene.com/jc-main

This piece was inspired by David Williamson's fantastic Liars Poker on his Magic Farm DVD. I wanted something within my skill set that featured the multiple changes of cards under spectator's hands.

There is a simple three card set-up on top of the deck: Ace of Clubs, followed by the Four of Hearts and then the Seven of Spades third from the top.

False shuffle retaining this set up on top and then swing cut about half the deck into the left hand and as you complete the cut, get a left little-finger break above your force cards. Drop the left hand casually to the side as you introduce the effect and the premise of lies and tells and all that jazz.

Dribble force to your break and hand the Ace to a spectator on your left, the four to someone on their right and finally the seven to someone even further to the right. Discard the deck.

Invite each person to peek at his or her cards and remember them. Then have one of the group gather up all three cards and mix them as you look away.

Turn back around and take back the cards as you urge your helpers to form an image of their cards in their minds.

With the faces towards you, feign concentration as you try to pick up on any tells the people may be exhibiting. Casually rearrange the cards into their original A, 4,7 order from the top if they are not already in that order.

"They say the inflections in people's voices can often give their true thoughts away. I will show and call out each of the cards to you guys. When I ask you if this is your card, just say yes. I will try to discern who is telling the truth and who is lying."

Suiting actions to words, execute a double turnover, showing the four of Hearts. Ask each person individually if that is their card? They are all to say yes of course. Pause a beat and then turn the double card back down and put the switched in Ace of Clubs under the first spectator's hand.
Hold the packet face-down at the right long edge and execute a fingertip flushtration count, raising the face towards the other two people, showing the seven of Spades and then turning the hand palm up and dragging off the top card into the left hand. Ask each person the question and they both are to say yes like before. After a bit of deliberation put the switched in four of Hearts under the second helper's hand.

Tilt the face of the final card towards you and very casually miscall it as the Ace of Clubs and get your third spectator to cover it with a hand. Act very confident about your decisions and then ask each person if you got their card, right? It's a very funny moment when they all say no!

"Ah, so much for inflections, let's use magic." Make a magical gesture over their hands and have each person in turn call their selections out. Then, one by one, have each card turned over to conclude with a pretty strong triple change into their chosen cards.
Kudos to Mr. Williamson for the inspiration.

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7. Las Vegas Magic - February 2019
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Message by David Neubauer - www.dnmagic.com

Adam Martinez - The Man of Many Mysteries
Between 2-4 pm Fri. & weekends - free - Lost Worlds Myth & Magic, 1450 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, #435, Henderson.
http://lostworldslv.rocks/

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=IwA
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oZ9ooCriss Angel - Mindfreak Live!
7 pm (Dark Mon. - Tues.) - Criss Angel Theatre - Planet Hollywood.
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

Hollywood stars of magic - up close
opening: January 19
2 & 4 pm (Dark Sun. - Fri.) - Majestik Theatre, Royal Resort.
Special Guest Performer each week, check website for latest schedule.
www.HollywoodStarsOfMagic.com

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=paranormall

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
5:00 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=3
22&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 Naked Magicians
Mike Tyler & Christopher Wayne
OPENING Feb. 13th
10 pm. (Dark Tues.) - Brad Garrett's Comedy Club, MGM Grand.
www.mgmgrand.com/en/entertainment/the-naked-magicians.html

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
OPENING Jan. 19th
6:00 pm, (Dark Fri.) - Windows at Bally's.
www.caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas/shows/xavier-mortimers-magical-dream
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
Las Vegas Strip Street Magic: Jungle Josh.
Linq: Magic Mike (Michael Moretti) - 7:30-9:30 pm nightly - Chayo Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
Mandalay Bay: Magic in the Sky - Christopher Karpiak 5-11 pm (Dark Fri. - Sun.) - Skyfall Lounge, Delano Hotel.
New York, NY: Mr. Magic (Wayne Eady) 7-9 (Dark Mon. - Tues.) - Toms Urban.
The Fremont Street Experience: Adam Flowers, Chris Randall, Will Bradshaw.
Wynn/Encore: Shimshi - Resident Magician.

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
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.

8pm: Tim Wise is your MC; Onyx Tribe with special guests Dyad & Stefania; Jeff McBride - New Magic Creations; Chris Herren - Mime and Magic; Jay Gilligan - Dynamic Juggling Sensation; Tim Wise - Shows you the ropes!

9pm: Host - Will Bradshaw; Jeff McBride - New Magic Delights; Mondre - The Man with the Magic Hands!; Chris Herren - Storytelling & mystery; Thom Bedlam - Classical Conjuring & Comedy

Wonder-Bar magic by Thom Bedlam - Up close magic, Tim Wise, Scott Steelfyre

10pm: Mainstage Extravaganza: Onyx Tribe with special guests Dyad & Stefania; Tim Wise - BIG magic with BIG impact!; Chris Herren - Mime with Magic; Jay Gilligan - Master of The Juggling Arts; Mystery Guest - TBA; Jeff McBride: Presents His Feature Cabaret Show!

all the above plus:
Photography by Sheryl Garrett. Bar Magic - Brian Apollo, Scott Steelfyre & Maggie, Corey Rubino, Taylor Lloyd, Belly Dancers, Psychic Sideshow with Morganne - and many more surprises and special celebrity guests
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com

Jan. 19: 2 & 4 pm Hollywood Stars of Magic - Up Close Starring: Paul Vigil - Majestik Theatre, Royal Resort.
www.HollywoodStarsOfMagic.com

Jan. 23: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Nathan Kranzo. 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

Jan. 26: 2 & 4 pm Hollywood Stars of Magic - Up Close Starring: Johnny Thompson - Majestik Theatre, Royal Resort.
www.HollywoodStarsOfMagic.com

February 2019
Feb. 2: 2 & 4 pm Hollywood Stars of Magic - Up Close Starring: Alan Ackerman - Majestik Theatre, Royal Resort.
www.HollywoodStarsOfMagic.com

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. 9: 2 & 4 pm Hollywood Stars of Magic - Up Close Starring: Paul Vigil- Majestik Theatre, Royal Resort.
www.HollywoodStarsOfMagic.com

Feb. 13: Opening Night: The Naked Magicians Mike Tyler & Christopher Wayne 10 pm. (Dark Tues.) - Brad Garrett's Comedy Club, MGM Grand.
www.mgmgrand.com/en/entertainment/the-naked-magicians.html

Feb. 16: 2 & 4 pm Hollywood Stars of Magic - Up Close Starring: Banachek - Majestik Theatre, Royal Resort.
www.HollywoodStarsOfMagic.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: 2 & 4 pm Hollywood Stars of Magic - Up Close Starring: TBA - Majestik Theatre, Royal Resort.
www.HollywoodStarsOfMagic.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. 2: 2 & 4 pm Hollywood Stars of Magic - Up Close Starring: TBA - Majestik Theatre, Royal Resort.
www.HollywoodStarsOfMagic.com

Mar. 9: 2 & 4 pm Hollywood Stars of Magic - Up Close Starring: TBA - Majestik Theatre, Royal Resort.
www.HollywoodStarsOfMagic.com

Mar. 16: 2 & 4 pm Hollywood Stars of Magic - Up Close Starring: TBA - Majestik Theatre, Royal Resort.
www.HollywoodStarsOfMagic.com

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. 23: 2 & 4 pm Hollywood Stars of Magic - Up Close Starring: TBA - Majestik Theatre, Royal Resort.
www.HollywoodStarsOfMagic.com

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

Mar. 30: 2 & 4 pm Hollywood Stars of Magic - Up Close Starring: TBA - Majestik Theatre, Royal Resort.
www.HollywoodStarsOfMagic.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
Aug. 1-3: Breakthrough Magic -- Joshua Jay & Andi Gladwin join the team at McBride's Magic & Mystery School for a brand-new kind of teaching event at The McBride Magic & Mystery School.
www.magicalwisdom.com

MAGIC Live!
Aug. 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

Aug. 9: Sisters of Mystery - presented by the McBride's Magic & Mystery School, Hosted by Abigail McBride.

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.
Mac King Roast with: Amazing Johnathon, Chris Kenner, Clint Holmes, Derek Hughes, Earl
Turner, Michael Close, Johnny Katz, Mike Hammer, Nick Diffatte, Piff the Magic Dragon, Stephen Bergatze and a
few surprise guests pay tribute to Mac King (extra charge for this event).
Register at www.SAMconvention.com or email SAMregistrar@yahoo.com or call Anne: 719-338-8169.

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8. Brand New Book, Carey's Way
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Message by John Carey (UK)
https://carey-scene.com/jc-main

Absolutely thrilled, stoked and delighted to announce the pre-publication doors are now open to my brand-new book, Carey's Way!

Head over now to the website now to check it out, where you will find full information of content plus multiple video demonstrations and much more. The books are expected to ship out worldwide on January 25th.

The book is over 180 pages hardbound and crammed with 80 plus effects covering card magic, coin magic and Mentalism.

I genuinely believe this to be my best work to date. A massive thanks to Phill Smith for his amazing design and I.T work on this project. I can't recommend his work enough. The book will retail at £35 but those people pre ordering now can buy it for just £30 plus shipping!

But there's more. Everyone who pre orders will receive the e-book edition of my previous book, Me, My Cards and I totally free of charge! There's a free sample of 3 of the effects on the site too.

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9. The Society of American Magicians 2020 Convention
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Message by Mark Weidhaas, SAM Conference Executive

We are exactly one year away from the S.A.M. Convention in Las Vegas, and you are invited to join us. Do you remember the last time the S.A.M. was in Vegas? Hint: David Copperfield, Magician of the Century. This time, we have at least four major "can't miss" events over 4 days, to be announced as we get closer.

You will not want to miss this convention, so register now for best seating and lowest rates. General registration is now open for non-SAM members. This convention is sure to sell out so register now.

The 2020 S.A.M. National Convention will be held at The Golden Nugget on Fremont Street in Las Vegas January 18 through 21, 2020.

You can register at http://www.samconvention.com/. Beat the summer heat - January in Las Vegas is gorgeous.

Please like and follow our Facebook page for the latest updates. https://www.facebook.com/SAMAnnualConference/.

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10. Potter & Potter Auctions - February
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Fine books & Manuscripts including important Chicago Memorabilia - February 2, 2019

We start the new year with an auction of books and manuscripts focused on Chicago, celebrating the city's art and architecture, literature, sports, notable inhabitants, and historic events from the Great Fire to the present. Other sessions in the sale will feature comic books, children's literature, Americana, fine prints, vintage photography, and posters.

Bid live, online (with a 20% buyer's premium), at potterauctions.com.

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11. Richard Webster Mentalist Workshop - Las Vegas
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Message by Bob Kohler

March 8 - 10, 2019, Las Vegas, Nevada USA

A Masterclass with The World's #1 Cold Reader

Limited to Only 20 Attendees

Day One
Mentalism & Psychic Routines for Stage & Close Up

Day Two
Cold Reading
Master Integrating Cold Readings into Your Act & Routines

Day Three
The Mentalist Cash Register
How You Can Generate Multiple Income Streams

The Workshop is at The Catherine Hickland Dream Theater just 3 minutes
from Strip hotels!

Full details at www.bobkohlermagic.com

Webster Workshop Trailer
https://vimeo.com/311109254?fbclid=IwAR1P1RqxGFotbgZkBj
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12. The Assembly Convention 2019 - Brisbane, Australia
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Message from Sean Piper (Australia)

June 21, 2019 - June 23, 2019 · Eatons Hill Hotel · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Here at The Assembly HQ, we're putting the finishing touches on our Saturday night stage show which promises to be a spectacular line-up of both local and international talent.

If you haven't already registered for the convention, what are you waiting for? The EARLY BIRD RATE is available only until the END OF JANUARY 2019, and includes no less than:

- 4 x lectures
- 3 x intensive workshops
- 2 x world class stage shows
- 1 x amazing venue

https://www.theassemblycon.com.au/

Numbers will be limited due to the size of the venue, so ensure you get in early or you might miss out!

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13. 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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