Magic New Zealand® E-zine

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Issue Number: #1525
Date: Sunday 30th June 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 America: May 6-10, 2020
3. MAGIC Live 2019 - Only 53 Spots Left!
4. MagiCuba Documentary
5. Preview Of M-U-M's July Issue
6. Magician Indicted For Indecent Assault Of 2 Boys
7. Pat Hazell - Part Two - The Magic Word Podcast
8. Two Card Transpo - John Carey #47
9. Potter & Potter Auctions
10. AMA Performing Schedule July
11. OWOW Festival And Magic Convention In Fergus Ontario
12. SAM Heads To Las Vegas In January
13. New York Monday Night Magic July Schedule
14. Masters Of Illusion Returns
15. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
16. E-zine Archives
17. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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If you would like to read the Magic New Zealand e-zine in HTML format
go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2019-Jan-to-Dec-2019/1525-Jun30-2019.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. FISM North America: May 6-10, 2020
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)

Planning is in full force for FISM North America. It will prove to be one of the great conventions of 2020. I have great faith in Renee-Claude Auclair and Pierre Hamon to create a convention that will go down in the history books as one of the best. They have 9 Magic Festivals under their belts with superstars from around the world. I can't wait to see what they have planned in 2020!

Don't forget, the price of FISM-North America increases the end of September. Register at www.fismna2020.com

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3. MAGIC Live 2019 - Only 53 Spots Left!
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Message by Stan Allen

A few weeks ago, we launched a countdown with 175 registrations left to MAGIC Live!

Now we're down to just 53 spots - and that's probably already out of date. (To see the up-to-the-minute countdown, visit the link below.)

If you're still thinking about attending, please don't delay. Sign up today and join 1,599 of your friends at The Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas, August 4-7.

Surprises await!

http://www.MagicConvention.com/sold-out-countdown

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4. MagiCuba Documentary
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Message by John Rose

At long last, the MagiCuba Documentary has been released.

Genres: Documentary, Short Films
Duration: 15 minutes
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Availability: Worldwide

MagiCuba was a historic gathering of dozens of the world's greatest magicians who were permitted by the Cuban Ministry of Culture to perform for five days at the first International Festival and Conference of Magic in Havana.

After years of negotiations and planning, MagiCuba took place in November 2018 despite a moribund Cuban infrastructure, lethargic bureaucracy and a longstanding U.S. Embargo that has restricted Americans from traveling to the island for decades. "Perhaps the greatest trick we performed was making MagiCuba a reality" observed its creator, John Rose.

Never before, and perhaps never again, will this much magical talent appear together on this island nation trapped in a perpetual time warp since Fidel Castro's revolutionary army rolled into La Habana. Meet the Cuban magicians that never have imagined themselves performing alongside their wizardly heroes. In a heartwarming collaboration, watch as Las Vegas headliners mix with provincial Cuban "magos" to perform in Cuba's National Theater, famous nightclubs, iconic hotels, the Cuban Circus and in the streets of Old Havana to amaze and delight the Cuban masses - most of whom had never before seen a live magic show.

All of this took place against the colorful, rhythmic backdrop of one of the most magical cities on earth. The film was directed by Cuban filmmaker, Fabiana Salgado, produced by John Rose and features interviews with magic stars Joel Acevedo, John Archer, Jorge Blass, Mike Caveney, Edgar Cervera, Michael Goudeau, Norbert Ferre, Bill Herz, Jade, Mac King, Chris Korn, Chad Long, Tina Lenert, Wilfredo Mena, Roger Ruiz, Jon Stetson, Asi Wind and many more.

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/189029?ref=fb-share&1&sfns=mo

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5. Preview Of M-U-M's July Issue
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Message by Lindsay Smith (US)

As you'll see on this month's cover, the SAM has minted a new president, thanks to Bruce Kalver who designed the cover and wrote the feature article titled "Steve Spence: The Ultimate Magic Enthusiast." Thanks also to Steve himself who worked hard to climb the ladder to become the national president of the world's oldest magic organization. Follow Bruce's trail through the words as Steve makes his second-grade discovery of magic at a circus sideshow. From there you'll learn about his travels, education, overseas experience, family, and the rekindling of his interest in the art by his oldest son Dustin. There's more, including Dustin's involvement with SYM, and Steve's joining SAM. It's a great introduction to your new president.

Steve Spence shares his go-to routine with us, titled "The Mischievous Kennedy Brothers: A Script for Matrix with Two Cards." Steve feels that most Matrix-type routines, which he loves, fail to have a reason for the action. Using Michael Rubinstein's handling of what he calls the Two Card Reverse Matrix, Steve's clever script about the Kennedy brothers brings meaning to the action.

Yasuo Kiga offers two routines in "Routines and Moves from Yasuo Kiga" this month. The first is a Reverse Calculator Prediction, with significant differences from the classic Calendar Trick, ending with an entertaining surprise. He also presents a Flying Eagles routine, coins to glass, which is well explained and well-illustrated.

When you read the first "From the President's Desk" column from Steve Spence, you'll be proud to be a member of "the oldest and most prestigious magical organization in the world." Steve explains how that happens and why that works by looking back into our history and forward to the future. There are definite reasons, and Steve shares his thoughts on those.

"Salute to Magic 2019" was the 110th show of SAM Parent Assembly #1, making it the oldest and longest continuing magic show within the United States. It took place on March 30 this year, with Lucy Darling, a.k.a. Carisa Hendrix, as the magical mistress of ceremonies. Writer Steve Okulewicz takes us through the performances of these first-rate entertainers and highlights of their (in some cases) award-winning acts.

As it turns out, our Dean spent his formative (?) youthful years as many of us did . . . among dribble glasses, snake nut cans, Joy Buzzers and other S.S. Adams products, and Johnson-Smith catalogs. In this month's "The Dean's Diary," George Schindler returns us to an easier, fun-filled time. Take this nostalgic trip with our Dean. But beware if he offers you a stick of gum.

Al Callus crossed off the final item on his bucket list: to become a stand-up comedian by his 85th birthday. For some, just reaching age 85 might be a final bucket list item. But in Al's "Guest Editorial," he explains why there's much more, adding that the rewards of doing comedy are fantastic and he's having fun. At age 85, his journey continues. That's not funny; that's great.

In their "TV or Not TV" column, Cinde and Dal Sanders answer the question: When is a good time to go on TV? As you'll learn, there are several answers depending on major local or national events, time of day, and "slow news days." There's timely information here.

"On Second Thought…" columnist Paul Draper talks about customization in performances. He notes that a joke or effect customized specifically for the audience you are performing for . . . will be more powerful than the stock material that you can use everywhere. He explains an old $4 trick called Mind Control that he brings up-to-date in a format that you can use, and probably will.

One of David Corsaro's good friends in magic is Robert Davis who -- no surprise here -- is quite big in the marketing world. In David's "No Smoke, No Mirrors" column, they discuss Robert's bestselling work "Your Magic Brand." You'll learn about Robert's cool name for mistakes that new products make: "Frankenbrands," and it's a trap that magicians can fall into as well.

In Brian Lees' column, "Taking the Stage," he writes that entertainment is all about that special connection with the audience. He also reminds us to never forget this: If the audience cannot hear, see, or follow along, it makes no difference how good you are - you will not score well as an entertainer. You'll learn all about these missteps and how to avoid them.

This month, Kien Meng Wee's column, "Magic in a Bottle," brings you bubbles in a bottle. Seriously? Yep. Exploding Bubbles is the contribution of Jay Huang, a magician from Taiwan who offers a quickie effect. The props are simple as a soap bubble: a glove, a small crystal ball, some confetti, and a bottle of bubble solution. And a thought to remember: young children love bubbles.

Think twice . . . okay, maybe more than that . . . if you're thinking of adding a live tiger or other large feline to your illusion show. Sure, Abbott's will build the illusion you want, or you can inquire about the custom-built Lion's Bride illusion from Owen Magic Supreme. Before you make that investment, I recommend reading David Seebach's "Illusions of Grandeur" column. He has lots of experience in this area (mostly good) and offers good advice as well as cautions. It's more like Illusions of Grandeur with Teeth!

It was a busy month for our seven reviewers who evaluated numerous books (two), tricks (nine), DVDs (two), and download (one) in "ShopTalk." Their efforts, of course, are all to help you determine if this particular item will be helpful to you or not - before you invest.

M-U-M's "Tech Tricks" columnist and SAM's all-purpose tech wizard Bruce Kalver suggests four diverse items for your consideration, including a Wireless Voice Amplifier Microphone with Speaker Amplifier; a playing card T-shirt collection; a 3D Holographic Air Fan Display; and a beautiful Jim Shore-created and magically themed Charlie Brown statuette. Any or all are worth your consideration.

David Goodsell continues his "The SAM History Project" column with an article about W.D. LeRoy, a popular and successful Boston magic dealer. When the SAM was organized, LeRoy became member number 33. In the last paragraph of his column, David poses several questions for readers about Mr. LeRoy. If you can shed light on this historic figure, David would appreciate hearing from you.

Norman Beck writes about bluffing, telling lies, not telling the truth, and those who admit that they just don't know, in his always thought-provoking "Thoughts on Thinking" column. He notes that magicians, and people in general, like to bluff. Learn the differences here.

Throughout M-U-M you'll find all your other go-to favorites, including Editor Alan Howard's "Preshow" column, "Assembly Reports," and more SAM news and member information, and "Broken Wands." Check "Diversions" for PNP Dick Bowman's "Magic IQ," "Magic WORDoodles," "Number Grids," and our favorite magical cartoon characters by Alan Wassilak, "Basil the Baffling and Chloe." Our valued advertisers always appreciate knowing that you saw their ad in M-U-M.

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6. Magician Indicted For Indecent Assault Of 2 Boys
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Article forward by Peter Phillips (US)

Boston 10

David Hussey, 53, of Weymouth, is facing four counts of indecent assault and battery on a person under 14

By Melissa Buja

Published Jun 26, 2019 at 3:28 PM

A Massachusetts magician has been indicted on charges he allegedly indecently assaulted two juveniles who attended his magic classes, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney's office.

A grand jury returned indictments Wednesday against David Hussey, 53, of Weymouth. He was charged with four counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under the age of 14.

The longtime magician, who uses the stage name "David Oliver", was arrested on Jan. 23 following a four-month investigation by state police detectives assigned to the district attorney's office.

He had been arraigned and charged on two counts of indecent assault and battery and one count of indecent assault and battery under the age of 14 and was out on bail.

The alleged male victims told authorities Hussey indecently assaulted them in the early 2000s when they attended magic classes at his former home in Rockland.
According to the alleged victims' interviews, they were given private lessons at Hussey's home and they assisted him as stagehands in his show while he was a member of the Society of Young Magicians.

Hussey is also accused of inappropriately touching the boys in hotel rooms while on the road. Prosecutors say some of the alleged victims describe Hussey as having "power over them".

DA: Magician Indecently Assaulted 3 Juveniles
Hussey is expected to be arraigned on the new charges in Brockton Superior Court at a later date.

https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/Weymouth-Magician-Indicted-on-Indecent-Assault-and-Battery-Charges-of-Juveniles-Who-Attended-Magic-Classes-511848821.html

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7. Pat Hazell - Part Two - The Magic Word Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

This week on The Magic Word Podcast, we finish our conversation with comedian, magician, writer, producer and performer, Pat Hazell. We pick up where we left off last week with a funny story about a New Year's Eve show he did with Terry Seabrooke in Lubbock, Texas in the early 1980's. Pat continues to regale us with many stories from the road, but perhaps more importantly he shares important advice for magicians and comedians.

You can watch videos of Pat, read the blog, see some never-before seen photos, listen to the podcast online and download the MP3 file at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/498-pat-hazell-part-two And of course, you can always catch the podcast through your favorite device using any method you use to download other podcasts. Next week will lead us closer to our milestone 500th episode with a guest that we have been wanting to have on the podcast for some time. If you are curious as to who will be on the 499th episode, then be sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Visit the website and follow the instructions on the pop-up.

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8. Two Card Transpo - John Carey #47
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Message by John Carey (UK)
https://carey-scene.com/jc-main

Here's a very minimalistic approach to the classic two card transposition, in that it only uses just two cards. In Carneycopia, John Carney has a version called Trans-essence, which is beautiful, but beyond my skill set.

For my version remove the Ace of Spades and the Jack of Diamonds and discard the deck. You want two visually contrasting cards for clarity. Call attention to the two values and hand them to a helper for mixing. Take the packet back into left hand dealer's grip and then take the top card into the right fingertips and revolve the face of the card outwards to display say the Ace of Spades. Ask your helper to hold their left hand out palm down.

When they do, change your mind and ask them to turn it palm down. This gives enough shade to essentially do a top change, switching the Ace for the Jack. Place the switched in card onto their palm up left hand. Open your left hand up with what they believe to be the Jack on it.

Cover your card with your right hand and ask them to do the same. "I'm going to try to make my Jack vanish. Maybe yours might vanish too."

Take your right hand away to show your card still there. Have them replicate you.

Now a wonderful presentational Gambit of Larry Jennings: "Jack, thank you for helping by the way. Here, let me shake your hand. (extending your right hand and shaking theirs) That's a common courtesy or social exchange of course. But sometimes, it can also exchange the power..."

Direct them to turn their card over to reveal they now have the Jack and you have the Ace and your work is done.

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9. Potter & Potter Auctions
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Auction Saturday o The Magic Collection of Jim Rawlins II

Highlights Include:

Lot 301 - The Great Jansen. America's Greatest Transformist
Est. $2,000-3,000

Lot 126 - Harry Kellar's Coffee and Milk Trick
Est. $3,000-5,000

Lot 53 - Clown Magician Musical Automaton, 1900s.
Est. $8,000-12,000

Lot 120 -Doug Henning's Khyber Cobra.
Est. $2,500-3,500

Lot 6 - Edgar Bergen's Flowering Rose Bush
Est. $5,000-7,000

Questions? Contact us today 1-773-472-1442

Place your bids at PotterActions.com

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10. AMA Performing Schedule July
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July 1 - July 7, 2019
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Jeff Parmer
Early Performer
Diamond Jim Tyler
Late Performer
Lou Serrano

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Bob Dorian
Late Performer
Johnny Ace Palmer

Palace Of Mystery
Kevin James
Les Bubb
Rudy Coby

Library Bar
Jeff Black
Wednesday & Friday-Sunday

Peller Theatre
Matt Vizio
Tom Frank
Wednesday & Friday-Sunday

Friday Lunch
Diamond Jim Tyler

Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Jeanine Anderson

July 8 - July 14, 2019
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Paul Draper
Early Performer
Pop Haydn
Late Performer
Boris Wild

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Aye Jaye
Late Performer
Chef Anton

Palace Of Mystery
Jason Bishop

Library Bar
Georges-Robert
Thursday-Sunday

Peller Theatre
The Charlatans
Wednesday-Sunday

Friday Lunch
Boris Wild

Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Aye Jaye

July 15 - July 21, 2019
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Kevin Li
Early Performer
Ed Ellis
Late Performer
Adrian Vega

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
The Sentimentalists
Late Performer
Rob Gould

Palace Of Mystery
Chris Mitchell
Greg Gleason

Library Bar
David Gabbay
Thursday-Sunday

Peller Theatre
David Zirbel
Andy Amyx
Wednesday-Sunday

Friday Lunch
Ed Ellis

Sat. & Sun. Brunch
Parlour Kids' Shows
Joel Ward

July 22 - July 28, 2019
Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Steve Gore
Early Performer
Asi Wind
Late Performer
Jonathan Levit

The Parlour Of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Keith Fields & Lady Sarah
Late Performer
Shimshi

Palace Of Mystery
Tom Burgoon
David Sandy
Dale Salwak

Library Bar
Karl Hein
Thursday-Sunday

Peller Theatre
Ron Saylor
Shawn McMaster
Wednesday-Sunday

Friday Lunch
Asi Wind

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

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11. OWOW Festival And Magic Convention In Fergus Ontario
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)

Ontario Week of Wonder Magic Festival is a seven-day celebration of magic and illusion held downtown Fergus. The festival runs the last week in October and coincides with National Magic Week Oct 24-31.

The OWOW Magic Festival features immersive magical experiences by magicians performing table-to-table, around town and at the historic Fergus Grand Theatre. Families can enjoy an afternoon of magical experiences that complement existing October events in Elora and Fergus during Monster Month.

Sat & Sun:
Daytime activities
The Fergus Grand Theatre and downtown Fergus become the place for families to enjoy the art of magic. With magicians performing table-side at select restaurants and afternoon magic show and Halloween events around town, there is something to capture everyone's imagination.

Thur, Fri, Sat
Evening activities
The Fergus Grand Theatre once again takes centre-stage and transforms into a world-class venue where some of the most amazing magicians and internationally acclaimed entertainers will dazzle you! Who's appearing: Greg Frewin, Jay Sankey, Stephen Bargatze, Rick Merril, Paul Romany, Carissa Hendrix, Michael Close and Richolas Wallace

To learn more and register for the convention: www.MagicFestival.ca

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12. SAM Heads To Las Vegas In January
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Message Manon Rodriguez (US)

The Las Vegas Convention is now only 7 months away. We still have much to reveal this summer, and cannot wait to see you all there.
Our Convention Program is starting to take shape, and we are excited to announce that the S.A.M. will be honoring Mac King. Mac King's afternoon show has been one of the most popular and successful Las Vegas magic shows of all times. And it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy! Personable, clever, creative, funny, and just plain entertaining. Add to that his willingness to help magic any way he can, and we just wanted to say "Thanks," the best way we can, by honoring him at the Las Vegas S.A.M. Convention!
For more information, contact: Anne Weidhaas, Registrar. E-mail: samregistrar@yahoo.com (E-mails, please put VEGAS 2020 as the subject.)

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13. New York Monday Night Magic July Schedule
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Message by Peter Samelson (USA)

Monday Night Magic July Schedule (All Performers Subject To Change)

July 1st: Michael Karas, Shep Hyken, Harrison Greenbaum; MC David Corsaro
Close-up: Michael Chaut, Eric Brown

July 8th: Mike Patrick; Francis Menotti, Chris Capehart; MC Peter Samelson
Close-up: Kevin Kapinos, Richard Cohn

July 15th: Lina Liu, Matias Letelier, Peter Samelson; MC Todd Robbins
Close-up: Patrick Davis, Alexander Boyce

July 22nd: Carisa Hendrix, Nathan Coe Marsh, Michael Chaut; MC Peter Samelson
Close-up: Brandon Williams, TJ Tana

July 29th: Alexander Boyce, Jeff Moche, Joe & Carol Givan; MC David Corsaro
Close-up: Peter Samelson, Eric Brown

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14. Masters Of Illusion Returns
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Message by Steve Moyer (US)

Masters of Illusion returns for week four of sixth anniversary season on the CW Network

Hosted by Dean Cain, the series returns Friday, June 28th with two 30-minute episodes airing back to back, starting AT 8/7C

Hollywood, CA (June 21, 2019) - Masters of Illusion, produced by Associated Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, will return for Week Four of their sixth anniversary season on The CW with two 30-minute episodes airing back to back on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 8:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. Central, with one Original episode and one Encore episode. Masters of Illusion features amazing magic performed by 40 cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers.

This week's episodes will include:
"Masters of Illusion" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)
"Putting Our Cards on the Table" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
challenging your brain - Hosted by Dean Cain, Masters of Illusion features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines - all in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Jeki Yoo, Greg Gleason, Joshua Jay, Bill Cook, Shoot Ogawa, Chipper Lowell, Jibrizy and Jonathan Pendragon (#605). Original airdate 6/28/2019.

Masters of Illusion
"Card Darts, Speed Magic and Figaro" - (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
Unexpected Surprise - Hosted by Dean Cain, Masters of Illusion features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines - all in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include: Rick Smith, Jr., Michael Turco, Jason Andrews, Douglas "Lefty" Leferovich, Alexandra Duvivier, Matt Marcy and Naathan Phan. (#603). (Encore Presentation). (Original Airdate 6/14/19).
To view performance highlights of the June 28th Encore episode from 8:30 - 9:00 p.m., please visit: https://vimeo.com/user4830612/review/341690462/c22f93e8e7

Please note, the television show, Masters of Illusion will be preempted on Friday, June 28, 2019 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. in several U.S. cities due to sporting events. As a result, Masters of Illusion will be broadcast instead in Sacramento, CA on KMAX on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. and in Harrisburg, PA on WHP-D3 on Friday, June 28, 2019 from 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Dean Cain, host of Masters of Illusionâ, is an actor, producer and writer. Cain also appears in the hit CW series, "Supergirl," in which he plays the role of Supergirl's adoptive father, Jeremiah Danvers. Later this year, in October 2019, Cain will serve as Co-Chair, along with Montel Williams, of the Inaugural Impact Humanity Television and Film Festival in Yerevan, Armenia. Dean Cain has also collaborated with Montel Williams on several other projects, including, executive producing the upcoming documentary film, "Hate Among Us," also with Montel Williams, as well as the critically acclaimed documentary film, "Architects of Denial." Recent film credits as an actor include "Gosnell" and "Angry Men." His breakthrough performance as an actor was in the dual roles of Superman/Clark Kent in the television series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman."

The roster of award-winning magicians from around the world appearing in Season Five of Masters of Illusion is a virtual who's who in the field of magic.
Alexandra Duvivier (Paris, France) https://www.alexandraduvivier.com/, https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.duvivier.1
Andi Gladwin (Gloucester, UK) www.illusionist.co.uk, .@WhoIsAndi
Anna DeGuzman (Hollywood, CA) Instagram: .@annadeguzman, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsAnnaD/
Bill Cook (Chicago, IL) www.billcookmagic.com, .@billcookmagic
Billy Kidd (London, UK) www.billykiddshow.com, .@billykiddshow
Chipper Lowell (Fullerton, CA) www.chipperlowellexperience.com, .@chipperlowell
Chris Funk (The Wonderist) (Chilliwack, British Columbia) www.chrisfunkmagic.com, .@chrisfunkmagic, https://plus.google.com/+chrisfunkmagician-thewonderist
Chris Korn (Venice Beach, CA) www.chriskorn.com, .@kornkeezie
Dan Sperry (Las Vegas, CA) http://dansperry.com, Facebook: http://facebook.com/dansperryofficial, Instagram: http://instagram.com/dansperry
Douglas "Lefty" Leferovich (Las Vegas, NV) https://douglasleferovich.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasLeftyLeferovich/, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/douglasleferovich
Ed Alonzo (The Misfit of Magic) (Toluca Lake, CA) www.edalonzo.com, .@edalonzomagic
Eric Buss (Los Angeles, CA) https://ericbuss.com/, .@ericbuss
Eric Jones (Philadelphia, PA) www.ericjonesmagic.com, https://www.facebook.com/ericjonesprestidigitator
Francis Menotti (Philadelphia, PA) http://francismenotti.com/, https://www.facebook.com/francis.menotti
George Iglesias (Lima, Peru) www.MagoGeorge.com, .@MagoGeorgeOf
Greg Frewin (Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada) www.gregfrewintheatre.com, .@GF_Theatre
Greg Gleason (Las Vegas, NV) www.gleasonmagic.com, #GregGleason
Jarol Martin (Las Vegas, NV) https://www.facebook.com/jarolmagic/
Jarrett & Raja (Jarrett Parker and Raja Rahman from Las Vegas, NV) www.jarrettandraja.com, .@jarrettandraja
Jason Andrews (Las Vegas, NV) www.jasonandrewsmagic.com, Instagram: .@ImJasonAndrews, Facebook: https://facebook.com/ImJasonAndrews
Jeki Yoo (South Korea and North Hollywood, CA) www.jekiyoo.com, http://www.instgram.com/jekiyoo, http://www.facebook.com/jekiyoomagic
Jibrizy (Chicago, IL) www.jibrizy.com, .@jibrizy
Joel Meyers (Brooklyn, NY) www.meyersmagic.com, .@joelmeyersmagic
Jonathan Pendragon (Londonderry, Vermont) http://www.jonathanpendragon.com/, .@jpendragonmagic
Joseph Gabriel (Las Vegas, NV) www.gabrielmagic.com
Joshua Jay (New York, NY) www.joshuajay.com, .@joshuajaymagic
Miss Katalin (Las Vegas, NV) https://misskatalin.com, https://www.instagram.com/misskatalin/, https://www.facebook.com/missKatalin/, .@missKatalin, https://www.youtube.com/misskatalin
Matt Marcy (Los Angeles, CA) https://www.mattmarcy.com/
Michael Turco (Wayne, NJ) http://turcomagic.com/, .@michaelturco
Murray SawChuck (Las Vegas, NV) www.murraymagic.com, .@MurraySawChuck, www.facebook.com/MurrayFanPage
Naathan Phan (Las Vegas, NV and Orange, CA) www.magicasianman.com, .@naathanphan
Rick Smith Jr. (Cleveland, OH) https://www.facebook.com/RickSmithJrpage/, .@RickSmithJr1
Shaun Jay (Raleigh, NC) http://shaunjaymagic.com/, http://facebook.com/shaunjaymagicofficial, http://instagram.com/shaunjaymagic
Shoot Ogawa (Tokyo, Japan and Los Angeles, CA) http://www.holyshoot.com
Spidey (Montreal, Canada) www.spideymagic.com, .@spideyhypnosis
Steven Brundage (Las Vegas, NV) https://www.stevenbrundagemagic.com/, https://www.facebook.com/brundagemagic, .@brundagemagic, https://www.instagram.com/brundagemagic/
Tetro (Los Angeles, CA) https://tetromagic.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tetromagic/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/tetro, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tetromagic/
The Evasons (Jeff and Tessa Evason) (Annapolis, MD) http://www.theevasons.com, https://www.facebook.com/TheEvasons,
https://twitter.com/TheEvasons, .@TheEvasons, https://www.instagram.com/mentalistduo/
Titou (Baptiste Molard) (Paris, France and Las Vegas, NV) http://titoumagic.com, https://www.facebook.com/TheMagicOfTitou, .@MagicianTitou, https://www.instgram.com/titoumagician/
Tommy Wind (Las Vegas, NV) www.tommywindmagic.com, .@tommywind

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15. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
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The Orchante Saga - Beginnings

Written by the late Tommy Orchard (The Amazing Orchante)

Self Hypnosis, Hypnotism, The Wairoa College Incident 1956-57

Am now boarding in Wairoa, home for the weekends, and have acquired two books on Hypnotism (my bibles). The first weekend home after my acquisitions I'm proudly showing off my Ralph Slater Hypnotism book (I'd inadvertently left Franquin's book in Wairoa, thankfully); Mum's horrified! Playing around with 'silly' magic tricks was one thing, but this 'evil eye' stuff was something else entirely.

"It's the work of the devil - black arts - ungodly! (If there'd been an Exorcist handy, she would have called him) Phew!! That's what a lot of folks associated hypnotism with in those days. Mum pulled on a pair of heavy gloves, grabbed the fire-side tongs, and gingerly holding the 'evil' book at arm's length, opened the door of the wood-stove and threw it in; blood ran cold as maniacal laughter issued from the roaring flames and echoed hollowly around the room. Okay, okay, I'm exaggerating - but - MUM BURNT MY BOOK - AAARRRGH!

Each week I was given enough money to buy school lunches etc. so, when I got back to Wairoa, I bought another copy, and went hungry - good practice for the future - show business and 'lean times' go hand in hand. Actors/actresses say "I'm resting between jobs, lovey" - BULLS.....T, you're out of work, you snobby twits!!

Rang New Zealand last week for a chat with Dad, also to glean any facts he could remember. Among other things, he said "To put it mildly, son, you did cause some problems at college!" To hell with homework - I had better things to do, practising Sleight of Hand, studiously learning the art of Hypnotism and mastering Self-Hypnosis, which I found relatively easy to accomplish, because - I BELIEVED! A young mind will more readily accept 'ideas' than an older one which is set in its ways, and sceptical. YOUR IMAGINATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE IN THE WORD, - POSITIVE thinking gives POSITIVE results - NEGATIVE thinking gives
NEGATIVE results! It's a strange feeling, the first time you go into a self-induced trance (using your imagination) and giving yourself suggestions such as;- 'my arm is so light, it's rising' - and it does, without any physical effort on your part to lift it!

My favourite was suggesting that my body was so light it was floating. The sensation is very real, even though your conscious mind knows you are still lying on the bed, fascinating stuff, especially when using Self-hypnosis to control pain! - which neatly brings me to WAIROA COLLEGE.

'Showing off' my new found skill in pain control I managed to turn a few stomachs and make the girls scream, by pushing needles through my arms and cheeks, (without bleeding), and getting the girls to pinch me while I deadened the feeling in the appropriate spot - Woh! The teachers were getting fed-up with the constant banging of a penny being dropped onto the desk top - well, I am left handed, so I could still write and, at the same time, practice palming and flipping a coin across my right-hand fingers - they must have had a right 'booze-up' from all my pennies they confiscated - absolutely no appreciation of my skills - bloody cretins!

Now, I'm not sure of the year - 1956 - 57 - I'm getting into some heavy stuff for a kid of 12 or 13 years old - I'm a bit of a rebel - have a 'mind-set' for all things Magic and Hypnotism, and to hell with everyone and everything else! I'm needing 'subjects' to practise Hypnosis techniques on - word gets around - 'it's all happening, down by the boys toilet block during lunch hour - that Tommy Orchard is doing weird things, making people fall over - can't undo laced fingers', etc; I am, of course, using standard 'stage tests' to find the 'best subjects' for a performance, techniques I've learned from my Franquin and Ralph Slater Hypnotism books - in fact, I'm developing what FRANQUIN called 'MESMERIC ABILITIES', where subjects are fully conscious, yet by suggestion or touch alone, are just as influenced as if under complete hypnosis.

Already endowed with a strong personality, mastering self-hypnosis boosted my self confidence - you KNOW you can influence - CAN hypnotise - this assurance reached out and has an effect on your subject (s). The next step was sitting 'volunteers' on the toilet seats, and walking up and down intoning "You are getting sleepy, sleeeepy" etc,. The surroundings were, to put it mildly, rather inappropriate and totally inelegant - it was all I had to surreptitiously practise the 'Hypnotic arts' but, it was under those awful conditions that I first successfully induced the 'hypnotic sleep' in my volunteers. Unfortunately I've run out of the space to include 'MAJOR INCIDENT' at Wairoa College.

DON'T MISS NEXT WEEK'S NAIL-BITING, ENTHRALLING EPISODE. I'll leave you
with one CLIFF-HANGING word --- E X P U L S I O N ---

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