Magic New Zealand® E-zine

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Issue Number: #1507
Date: Sunday 28th April 2019
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. FISM North American Magic Championships
3. The History Of The Continental FISM Competitions
4. MAGIC Live 2019!
5. Penn & Teller Auditions Coming To Australia
6. Obie's 4F Convention Updates - The Magic Word
7. Think As I Think - John Carey #40
8. AMA May Performing Schedule
9. Las Vegas Magic - May 2019
10. Broken Wand - John Cornelius
11. KIDabra: The Conference of KIDshow
12. Auction - The Magic Collection of Ray Goulet
13. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
14. E-zine Archives

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1. Editor's Message
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have some magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com

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2. FISM North American Magic Championships
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)

FISM North American (This is the competition for North American acts to qualify for the FISM 2021 World Championships) are just a year away. Quebec City, where it's being held, is a popular convention town and is already hosting other events at the same time as FISM-NACM so it's important to book your room early.

The host hotels are in a tourist area so they are more expensive than what we are used to paying for a magic convention. However, there are other options. I looked at AirBnB rooms in the area of the convention, and there were several for around $50.00/night and several more for less than $100.00/night.

Another option is Hotwire.com which provides the location and cost of the hotel but not the exact address or name before you book your room. I've used them on occasion and found the hotels quite satisfactory. It would be smart to look for alternative lodging fairly soon, before the good ones are taken.

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3. The History Of The Continental FISM Competitions
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)

In 2003, a new level of Continental Championships was added to the FISM World Championship of Magic. These continental championships are designed to both elevate the level of magic presented a year later and to give the Continental organizations on opportunity to put their best foot forward.

The year before the FISM World Championship of Magic, the individual continents each hold a competition that will decide which performers from their area will compete the following year. In 2020 there will be continental championships in FISM-Europe, FISM-Asia, FISM-South America and FISM-North America. The winners from these competitions will compete in 2021 at FISM in Quebec City, Canada.

The last three FISM continental championships in North American have been sponsored by the Society of American Magicians in Pittsburgh (2011) and by the combined IBM and SAM conventions in St. Louis (2014) and Louisville (2017). In 2020 the FISM-North America Championship will be sponsored by Le Club Magie de Quebec and the Canadian Association of Magicians and held in Quebec City May 6 - May 10. The only way a North American competitor can earn a place at the 2021 FISM is to compete and win at the FISM North American Championship.

The FISM World Championship of Magic will also be held in Quebec City the following year (2021) in July. Don't let the different dates in different year in the same city cause confusion.

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4. MAGIC Live 2019!
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Message by Stan Allen (US)

Once again, we've teamed up with over fifty of the world's finest magic manufacturers and merchants to create the most incredible "magic shop" you've ever seen. And, as in previous years, many of these dealers will be unveiling brand new items at MAGIC Live!

This year, our newly designed vendor hall will also feature four mega-booths produced by ProMystic, Vanishing Inc., Tannen's Magic, and Abstract Effects.

It all adds up to over 17,000 sq. ft. of WHAT'S NEW!

To see the complete list of MAGIC Live vendors, go to:

http://www.MagicConvention.com/2019-dealers

To see the actual vendors and all of their surprises, register today!

MAGIC Live!
August 4-7, 2019
Las Vegas, Nevada

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5. Penn & Teller Auditions Coming To Australia
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Message by Helen Coghlan (Australia)

The dates, venue and performers are still being finalised but we're so excited, we just had to tell you about it!

One of the highlights will be the Producers of Penn & Teller: Fool Us are coming Down Under searching for magicians. This is their first visit to Australia and the only chance to meet them in the Australasia region. If magicians are keen on auditioning, we're encouraging them to register their interest now as places will be limited.

There will also be lectures and special performances from international guests at the Convention as well as a great variety of dealers.

Anyone interested in registering their interest can do so by the following links:
Email: gcmagic2019@gmail.com
Website: https://gcmagic2019.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gcmagic2019
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gcmagic2019

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at all.

Regards,
Helen Coghlan

Event Organiser
GC Magic 2019 - Hosted by Arthur Coghlan & Helen Coghlan
Web: https://www.gcmagic2019.com.au
Email: gcmagic2019@gmail.com
Ph (within Australia): 0407 758 867
Ph (from outside Australia): +61 407 758 867

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6. Obie's 4F Convention Updates - The Magic Word
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

What another week this has been. Last week I attended the memorial service for Johnny Thompson and this week we see the passing of another legendary creator, John Cornelius. I hope to attend his service, too, if I am in the country when it occurs. This has been a bad year with the deaths of so many of our greats passing on. Aloha, my friends.

This week as you read this, The Magic Word Podcast is in Batavia, New York attending the 49th annual Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic, now known as Obie's 4F. I will be posting daily updates from the inside of this invitation-only close-up event that is attended by some of the top close-up workers in the world. This year there are attendees from 21 different countries and five continents. You can visit the website each of the four days (beginning April 25th) for daily updates on what is happening and hear from attendees, performers, lecturers and dealers. This year we are honoring Mike Powers as the Guest of Honor.

You can visit the blog at https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/ where you will see candid photos from the convention, read the blog, see the schedule of events, and maybe watch a video or two, plus listen online and download the MP3 files. Of course, you can always listen for free from wherever you get your podcasts. And speaking of free, please be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to keep up with what's happening on the podcast from week to week and get additional material. And please remember to support us with your financial contributions by visiting https://www.patreon.com/TheMagicWord Thanks for your support.

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7. Think As I Think - John Carey #40
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Message by John Carey (UK)
https://carey-scene.com/jc-main

The do-as-I-do plot is rightly considered a classic in card magic. Usually the method revolves around the use of a key card - the following approach doesn't and has a nice, sneaky thought of card aspect to it.

You will require a red deck and a blue deck. The set up from the top down in each deck needs to be: five spot cards, King of Hearts, two spot cards and then the rest of the deck.

Bring out both decks and table them. Suggest a little experiment in synchronicity with your audience. Ask a spectator to pick up either deck and to remove the cards from its box. You pick up the remaining deck and remove the cards.

Mention that in Las Vegas and Atlantic City they have schools for croupiers, where people are taught to handle cards neatly and professionally before they are allowed to work at the Poker and BlackJack tables.

Ask your helper to partake in a card-handling lesson and to copy you. Deal cards face-down into a packet on the table until you have dealt at least six cards. Be sure to make sure your helper does the same, sending the King of Hearts sixth from the face in each packet. Continue by overhand shuffling your remaining cards and have your helper replicate you. Then cut off a packet and place it on top of your tabled cards. The spectator is once again asked to copy you. Repeat the above shuffle and cut sequence one more time, finishing by dropping any remaining cards on top of your deck.

Your helper copies you one final time with these mixing actions as you comment on how well they have done.

Now a sneaky ruse, courtesy of my friend, Dani DaOrtiz. "A deck of cards consists of two types of cards. Number cards and?" They will of course say picture cards. "Yes indeed. I think it's fair to say that picture cards are easiest to visualize, with lots of colour and detail."

Pick up your deck and ask your helper to watch what you do. With the faces of the deck towards you, say that you will spread through your cards and think of the first picture card you see. Act out these actions with your cards, spreading a fair way into the deck as a subtlety. Ask the spectator to pick up her cards and to think of the first picture card they come to as you turn your head away. Because of the set up and the deal, shuffle and cut ruse, this card will be the King of Hearts of course.

Both of you then shuffle the decks and then table them as you recap what has happened. "Please remove the card you are merely thinking of from your deck and this time I will copy you." After the two cards have been removed, build up the conditions and bring the trick home, showing that great minds do think alike and a perfect matching of thoughts is revealed!

Credits: Chad Long's Shuffling Lesson in the Art of Astonishment inspired this with the hands-off deal, shuffle and cut ruse.

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8. AMA May Performing Schedule
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April 29 - May 5
Close-up gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Bill Goodwin
Early Performer
Steve Valentine
Late Performer
Jonathan Pendragon

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Simon Pierro
Late Performer
Handsome Jack

Palace Of Mystery
Michael Finney
Tina Lenert
Dimmare

Library Bar
Doc Eason
Thursday-Sunday

Peller Theatre
Max Maven
Wednesday-Sunday

Friday Lunch
Jonathan Pendragon

Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Chuck Jones

May 6 - May 12
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Adam Wylie
Early Performer
Matthew Holtzclaw
Late Performer
Jeff Kaylor

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Chris Capehart
Late Performer
Kerry Ross

Palace Of Mystery
Chuck Jones & Co.

Library Bar
Doc Eason
Thursday-Sunday

Peller Theatre
Michael Ammar
Wednesday-Sunday

Friday Lunch
Matthew Holtzclaw

Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Kerry Ross

May 13 - May 19
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Misty Mew
Early Performer
Kiko Pastur
Late Performer
El Ropo

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Mike Bent
Late Performer
Dave Cox

Palace Of Mystery
John Carney
Jay Johnson
Rubén Vilagrand

Library Bar
Bob Bolivar
Thursday-Sunday

Peller Theatre
Chris Mitchell
Greg Wilson
Wednesday-Sunday

Friday Lunch
Kiko Pastur

Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Dave Cox

May 20 - May 26
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
John Kippen
Early Performer
Nicolas Pierri
Late Performer
Horret Wu

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Simone Turkington
Late Performer
Georges-Robert

Palace Of Mystery
John Ferrentino
Ricky Chang
Gwenaëlle

Library Bar
Steve Wastell
Thursday-Sunday

Peller Theatre
Greg Otto
The Bornsteins
Wednesday-Sunday

Friday Lunch
Nicolas Pierri

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

May 28 - June 2, 2019
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Michael Perovich
Early Performer
Paul Green
Late Performer
Andost

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Bob Gebert
Late Performer
Daniel K.

Palace Of Mystery
Keith West
Fielding West

Library Bar
Chris Korn
Thursday-Sunday

Peller Theatre
Naathan Phan
Robert Ramirez
Wednesday-Sunday

Friday Lunch
Paul Green

Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Daniel K.

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9. Las Vegas Magic - May 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=IwAR0WcUzY5wjACxmG5vb2KxrDLHfoPCat1BAK4LfJesQo7LMISR-xxZoZ9oo

Criss 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
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 pm (Dark Tues.- Wed., Fri.) - Anthony Cools Showroom, Paris Las Vegas
www.caesars.com/paris-las-vegas/shows/ilusion-mental#.XIRRxaB7n4c

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

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) - Piff the Magic Dragon Theater, Flamingo
Piff's Private Party (pre-show meet & greet): 7:00 pm
www.caesars.com/flamingo-las-vegas/shows/piff-the-magic-dragon

Redneck Comedy Magic - James Michael
6:00 pm. (Dark Tues. - Wed.) - LA Comedy Club, Stratosphere
www.redneckcomedymagic.com

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/

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
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
Returns September 16th
4:00 pm. (Dark Mon. - Sat.) - Kohiko Room, Tahiti Village
www.tahitivillage.com/resort/seth-grabel/

Xavier Mortimer's Magical Dream
6:00 pm, (Dark Fri.) - Windows at Bally's.
www.caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas/shows/xavier-mortimers-magical-dream

Magic and More
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

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

Séance - Dixie Dooley
8:00 pm every Wednesday - 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.
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 every Wednesday 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm at Tommy Rockers, 4275 Dean Martin Dr. All are welcome!
Upcoming Special Events
April, 2019
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.
7 pm: Strolling magic with Shawn Newman: "The Wand King!"

8 pm: Comedy, Magic & Variety
Your host: Tim Wise - Hollywood Magic Star
Jason Andrews: A Modern Classic
Ming Da: Direct from Asia
Dyno Statts: Steam Punk Driven magic
Mago Enigma: Dynamic Illusions

9 pm: Close-up Magic and Strolling
Your host and MC: Will Bradshaw
Shawn Newman: "The New Man" in Vegas!
Jason Andrews: Delightful Deception
Ming Da: Magic with an Eastern Flair
Dyno Statts: Magic Beyond Science
Sean Scott: Artistic Original Creations

The Wonderbar - Bar Magic Close-up
Tim Wise - The Hollywood Magic Star
Shawn Newman: "The New Man" in Vegas!
Jeff McBride: McBar magic!
Scott Steelfyre: Die-namic Delights!

10 pm: Stage Show Extravaganza
Your host: Jeff McBride
Will Bradshaw
Jason Andrews: Sophisticated Sorcery
Ming Da: Mysteries from Asia
Dyno Statts: Is it Science or Magic?
Mago Enigma: Illusions with a Latin Flair

All The Above Plus:
Bar Magic, Scott Steelfyre & Maggie, Corey Rubino, New World Rythmatism Belly Dancers, Psychic Sideshow and Tarot reading, and many more surprises and special celebrity guests.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com

Apr. 20: 2 & 4 pm Hollywood Stars of Magic - Up Close
Starring: The Greg Gleason Experience - Majestik Theatre, Royal Resort.
www.HollywoodStarsOfMagic.com

Apr. 26: 8 pm Dimmare's Martinis and Magic
Thunderbird Boutique Hotel - 1215 S Las Vegas Blvd.
www.martinisandmagic.com

Apr. 27: 2 & 4 pm Hollywood Stars of Magic - Up Close
Starring: Doc Eason - Majestik Theatre, Royal Resort.
www.HollywoodStarsOfMagic.com

Apr. 30: 5-10 PM Las Vegas Magic Auction 2019!
Hosted by Paul Draper
Blue Ox Tavern 5825 W Sahara Ave.
www.facebook.com/events/259419941506391/

May, 2019
May 1: "It's A Party" for Gary Darwin.
Darwin Magic Club at Tommy Rocker's Mojave Beach Bar & Grill
8:00 pm to Midnight

May 11: 8 pm Dimmare's Martinis and Magic
Thunderbird Boutique Hotel - 1215 S Las Vegas Blvd.
www.martinisandmagic.com

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

May 24: 8 pm Dimmare's Martinis and Magic
Thunderbird Boutique Hotel - 1215 S Las Vegas Blvd.
www.martinisandmagic.com

May 31-Jun. 2: Shin Lim 7:30 pm - Terry Fator Theatre, Mirage.
www.mirage.com/en/entertainment/shin-lim.html

June, 2019
Jun. 7: 8 pm Dimmare's Martinis and Magic
Thunderbird Boutique Hotel - 1215 S Las Vegas Blvd.
www.martinisandmagic.com

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

Jun. 26-28: Shin Lim 7:30 pm - Terry Fator Theatre, Mirage.
www.mirage.com/en/entertainment/shin-lim.html

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

Jul. 26-28: Shin Lim 7:30 pm - Terry Fator Theatre, Mirage.
www.mirage.com/en/entertainment/shin-lim.html

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. 8-9: Jeff McBride's Commando Act Bootcamp, presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Jeff McBride, Instructor.
www.magicalwisdom.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.
Performances (so far) by: Fielding West, Kid Ace, Gustavo Raley, Kerry Pollock, Yukihiro Katayama, Mat Franco - Magic Reinvented Nightly, Rudy Coby Show, Harrison Greenbaum, Scott Alexander, Eric Buss, Michael Holly, Stephen Bargatze. Lecturers (so far): Gustavo Raley, Fielding West, Juliana Chen, Henry Evans, Scott Alexander, Kerry Pollok & Danny Archer.
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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10. Broken Wand - John Cornelius
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Published with the permission of Chris Wasshuber

Bart Whaley's Who's Who in Magic

Cornelius, John [Henry], AIMC (Lamesa, Texas: 22 Apr 1948-Apr 2019) Learned by working in a San Antonio magic shop. Pro. Worked as "Corny the Clown" c1964 as magic-clown assistant for travelling magician Daniel "Little Red Riley" Combest. In 1968 pitched Svengalis for S. David Walker at the Texas Hemisfair. 1979 FISM 1st prize in close-up; 1985 FISM 1st prize in card magic. Invented FISM Flash (1973), Cornelius Card System (by 1980), etc, & popularized Terge Nordnes's effect as Fickle Nickel (c1972). Wrote Cornelius Card System (1980) & Magician's Datebook (1981). See Pallbears Review & Mad Magic #42 (1982) for all-Cornelius issues. Other tricks in Epilogue, Magic Manuscript, & MUM. Audio (1986). 2 videos (1993) & video bit (1994).

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11. KIDabra: The Conference of KIDshow
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Message by Mark Daniel (US)

Family Performers
August 21-24, Atlanta
Sonesta Hotel and Conference Center Gwinnett Place

The Joe Lefler Legacy Youth Scholarship for KIDabra Conference

Do you know of a deserving Youth age 15-21 who would benefit from attending KIDabra Conference 2019 August, 21-24 in Atlanta?

Applications are now open for The Joe Lefler Legacy Scholarship.

The Scholarship totals $1,000 that is applied to Conference Registration Fee, Hotel at The Music Road, and spending money for food and travel. (Additional expenses that may be incurred are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.)

The Scholarship exists today endowed through an anonymous donor, and with Joe's wish that his legacy of teaching, and nurturing young performers continue! Open to Young Applicants no matter where they live, that have the drive to perform.

Apply Today Here:
https://www.daviefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Joe-Lefler-Legacy-Scholarship-Application.pdf?fbclid=IwAR08-V08W07_fay8Q33a_ehgQF5-aZXI2mmoYBewImS4-dgOQFD0pse1TBs

You're Invited to Join David Ginn, Duane Laflin, Gary Dunn, Christopher T. Magician, Barry Mitchell, Dave Cox, Ken Scott, Chef Bananas (Chad Jacobs) Annie Banannie, Max Howard, Dal and Cinde, Sanders, Yasu Ishida, Buster Balloon, Christopher Weed, Lee Andrews, Brian Hoffman, Dorian LaChance, Tommy Johns, Jim Austin, Clark Sides, Tim Gaines, Tate Elliott, and your hosts Mark and Tami Daniel and more at KIDabra Atlanta!

There's seminars for you on Show Development, Hands on Workshops, Lectures, New Routines, Theming, The Business, Marketing and Branding, a Live KIDshow, Late Night Jams, The Saturday Night Gala, the informative KIDabra KID Talks, and the most Powerhouse Vendors room in years with tremendous resources for performing pros!

See the Schedule https://www.kidabra.org/2019-schedule

Atlanta, Georgia is served by one of the World's Best Airports and the area is easily drivable too. (If you're flying in jump on the Marta Train right in the airport ($6.00 round trip) and travel the Goldline to Doraville, we'll have scheduled pick up time from the Doraville train station to the hotel complementary!)

The Sonesta Gwinnett Place has fabulous conference space, free parking, no resort fees, in-house restaurants and bar, a complimentary shuttle to surrounding restaurants and shopping, plus a great Special Conference room rate, just tell them you're coming for KIDabra!

Hotel/Travel https://www.kidabra.org/hotel-travel-2019

We can't wait to see you in Atlanta where the KIDshow World will gather to Learn, Network and Share!

Join us for KIDabra Atlanta, August 21-24 and ShowSkills!
https://www.kidabra.org/register-kidabra-atl

kidabra.org

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12. Auction - The Magic Collection of Ray Goulet
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Message by Potter & Potter Auctions

Auction Saturday o The Ray Goulet Magic Collection

Place your bids at PotterAuctions.com

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

The auction will be conducted tomorrow morning at 10am CST

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13. E-zine Archives
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