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Issue Number: #1527
Date: Sunday 14 July 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. Magic Live 2019 Is Sold Out!
3. FISM-North America 2020
4. Uri Geller 500th Episode Of The Magic Word Podcast
5. I.B.M. Convention Updates - The Magic Word Podcast
6. Whispering Ambitions - John Carey #48
7. GC Magic 2019 - Gold Coast, Australia
8. OWOW Festival And Magic Convention In Fergus Ontario
9. New York Monday Night Magic July Schedule
10. Magical Portraits
11. Publication Success For Wardle And Ward
12. Masters of Illusion
13. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
14. E-zine Archives
15. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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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. Magic Live 2019 Is Sold Out!
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Message by Stan Allen (US)

If you're still interested in joining us August 4-7 in Las Vegas, please add your name to our waitlist at MagicConvention.com.

We do anticipate a small number of cancellations in the next few weeks, and we will do our best to make these registrations available to the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis.

The sooner you sign up, the better your chance of getting in.

Hope to see you in Vegas!

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3. FISM-North America 2020
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)

I'm delighted by the number of people who have already registered for FISM-North America which will take place May 6-10, 2020 in Quebec City. With the number of people who are interested in competing for a place at FISM, the competition should be a great success.

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4. Uri Geller 500th Episode Of The Magic Word Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

Uri Geller is undoubtedly one of the most interesting, enigmatic, charismatic, controversial, influential and well-known entertainers in the world today. His name has become part of our zeitgeist and, like Houdini, has become part of our international culture and language. This week we celebrate a milestone of 500 episodes of The Magic Word Podcast with a conversation featuring Uri Geller.

Over the past eight years and with no fanfare, magazine cover articles nor publicity, The Magic Word Podcast has been quietly and slowly amassing an archive of conversations with literally hundreds of interesting and influential magicians from all over the world. Like Tinkerbell from "Peter Pan", the faith of you, the listeners, and a very small group of financial supporters, have kept this podcast alive. So, I thank you and, with your continued help and support, we will continue with quality content and lively conversations that elucidate, entertain, and educate far into the future.

But this week, you can enjoy this epic episode at https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/500-uri-geller/ And of course, you can listen through iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you again for listening.

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5. I.B.M. Convention Updates - The Magic Word Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

Also, on the heels of the 500th episode, we will be posting daily updates from the 2019 I.B.M. Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona (suburb of Phoenix, Arizona). Episodes 501-504 will feature conversations with talent, registrants, dealers, organizers and who knows who else from the convention headquarters.

Whether you are here at the convention or somewhere else in the world, be sure to listen daily for updates to hear what you missed. And go to the website for original photos and videos from the convention. Visit and subscribe to The Magic Word Podcast at https://TheMagicWordPodcast.com/

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6. Whispering Ambitions - John Carey #48
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Message by John Carey (UK)
https://carey-scene.com/jc-main

I have always loved the classic whispering card plot. There are some beautiful versions in print, notably Jerry Sadowitz version The Whisperers, published in Card Zones and Roy Walton's Stage Shout in his book the Complete Walton volume two.

My humble offering to this genre has some nice moments and builds progressively to a strong finish. Position three known cards on top of the deck. I use the Ace of Clubs, Four of Hearts and Seven of Spades, positioned in that order from the top down. You also require two identical Jokers, which lie in the deck.

Take out the two Jokers and introduce them as the whisperers. Table them a moment. Execute an in the hands riffle shuffle, retaining your set up on top. Follow this up by swing cutting about two thirds of the deck and get a little-finger break above your set up as you square up.
Execute a dribble force to your break and deal off the three force cards into a left to right tabled row. Table the deck and pick up the Jokers and flip them facedown and spread them slightly. Pick up the card on the left of the row and raise the hand showing the face of this card to the audience. Insert it in between the Jokers and square up.

Hold the packet from above in the right hand and then raise it to your right ear and say that the Jokers are telling you the selection is a black card. Repeat these actions, saying they are telling you it's an Ace. Finally say they are telling you the card is the Ace of Clubs. Once this is confirmed you mention that cards can be ambitious, just like people. Make the moment and then execute a double push off and turnover, showing the Ace has risen to the top. A few moments later turn the double face-down and take off the top card and cut it into the deck.

Hold the two cards at the right fingertips and execute a quick fingertip frustration count, turning the wrist and flashing a Joker and then reversing the action, taking off the top card with the left hand and then flashing the face of the right-hand card showing another Joker. Place the Joker on top of the other card and keep the two cards spread slightly in the left hand.

Pick up the second card of the row and flash it's face to the audience, showing the Four of Hearts. Insert it into the middle of the packet and square up. Hold the packet from above in the right hand and raise the packet to your ear three times, ultimately naming the card. Be careful not to flash the Ace on the face of this packet. Repeat the ambitious card moment of the effect executing a double turnover to show the Four of Hearts has risen to the top.

Turn the double card face-down and lose the top card of the packet in the deck with a simple cut.
Pick up the final tabled card and flash its face to the audience, and insert it in between the supposed Jokers. One final time raise the packet to your ear and do the three-step whispering divination. Then execute a double turnover to show the Seven of Spades on top. Ask a spectator to hold out a palm up hand. Turn the double card face-down and deal off the top card on their hand. Place the other two cards on top. Make a magical gesture and show that the Seven of Spades is back on top.

To conclude the presentation, you state that sometimes the Whisperers get an identity crisis. Turn the other two cards face-up to reveal the magical transformation into the other selections.

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7. GC Magic 2019 - Gold Coast, Australia
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Message by Helen Coghlan (Australia)

17-20th October, 2019.

Lecture and performance from Losander - Master of the art of Levitation - direct from Las Vegas. He takes you on a journey to discover the secret ingredient of your magic. On this journey you will learn the most unusual magic which you can apply to your show.

You'll also be able to meet him in the Dealers' Room.

Early Bird Registration finishes 1st August. www.gcmagic2019.com.au

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8. 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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9. 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 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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10. Magical Portraits
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Message by Jay Fortune (UK)

Magical artist Jay Fortune writes: I've just released my latest set of magician portraits. Recent work includes full paintings of Vernon, Ricky Jay and Houdini. Recently, I was reading an old copy of Genii (c1943) and a page came loose. So, I did what any artist would do and used the page as the ideal 'canvas' to create an ink portrait of Marlo on!

Following on from this, I drew Vernon and Chung Ling Soo on other pages.

Each 'Genii Portrait' comes mounted and signed. My limited-edition Tommy Cooper print has only 4 copies remaining. And there is currently a Summer Sale of my charcoal portraits including Richard Turner, Johnny Thompson, Jeff McBride and many others. To view the work online and read global reviews from international collectors, please visit www.jayfortune.co.uk.

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11. Publication Success For Wardle And Ward
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Message by Chris Wardle (UK)

The new book by Chris Wardle and James Ward 'Creating the Impossible - Methods for Magic' has received amazing reviews and great comments since its release, including a 5-star review in VANISH magazine. Chris and James have been delighted that such respected magicians and creators as Paul Hallas, Angelo Carbone, Jason Goldberg, Paul Romhany, Walt Lees and Dan Garrett have all given it such positive reviews.

The book includes a foreword by Geoffrey Durham and it is available from your favourite dealer. Chris and James have also been the featured cover stars in The Magic Circular - the magazine for members of The Magic Circle in June and July respectively. Chris in June, being interviewed on his prolific magical output and creativity and James in July on penning the winning entry for the Hoffmann Memorial Lecture Award.

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12. Masters Of Illusion
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Message by Steve Moyer (USA)

Masters of Illusion returns for week five of sixth anniversary season on the CW network

Hosted by Dean Cain, the series returns Friday, July 5th with two 30-minute episodes airing back to back, starting at 8/7C.

Hollywood, CA (June 29 2019) - Masters of Illusion, produced by Associated Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, will return for Week Five of their sixth anniversary season on The CW with two 30-minute episodes airing back to back on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 8:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. Central, with two Encore episodes. Masters of Illusion features amazing magic performed by 40 cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers.

Masters of Illusion will be preempted on Friday, July 12, 2019 and will not air that week. Masters of Illusion will return with Week Six on Friday, July 19, 2019 with an original 30-minute episode airing from 8:00 - 8:30 p.m. ET. The show will then continue through the remainder of the Season Six airing 30-minute original weekly episodes from 8:00 - 8:30 p.m. on Friday nights.

This week's episodes will include:
"Masters of Illusion" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)
"Human Voodoo Doll and a Séance" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
VOODOO MAGIC - 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: Dan Sperry, Murray SawChuck, Chris Funk, Joel Meyers, George Iglesias, Billy Kidd and Greg Frewin. (#604). (Encore Presentation). Original airdate 6/21/2019.

To view performance highlights of the July 5th Encore episode from 8:00 - 8:30 p.m., please visit: https://wbproductions.box.com/s/qj2ccsh9sxup1az8w0l5vta0j0nfz1k3

"Masters of Illusion" - (8:30-9:00 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). (Encore Presentation). Original airdate 6/28/2019.

To view performance highlights of the July 5th Encore episode from 8:30 - 9:00 p.m., please visit: https://wbproductions.box.com/s/wzxwsy4h1xvl3ii9dguh1k029ev4vrfc

Dean Cain, host of Masters of Illusion, is an actor, producer and writer. Cain also appears in the hit CW series, "Supergirl," in which he plays the role of Supergirl's adoptive father, Jeremiah Danvers. 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

Masters of Illusion is produced by Associated Television International with returning Executive Producers David McKenzie ("The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards," "Marie"), Gay Blackstone ("The World Magic Awards" 2007-2009), David Martin ("The World Magic Awards" 2007-2009, "Marie"), and Al Schwartz ("The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards," "The Golden Globe Awards" 2013 and 2014), along with Co-Executive Producer Jim Romanovich ("From Rocky To Creed," "The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards").

Associated Television International (ATI) is an Emmy Award-winning company that has been the world's largest producer of magic for both stage and screen for over three decades. ATI's television series, specials and feature films have aired on all U.S. broadcast networks, major cable channels and with television partners all over the world. Current series in production include: "The Hollywood Christmas Parade," "Masters of Illusion," and the Emmy Award-nominated "Laura McKenzie's Traveler." ATI has also been Emmy Award-nominated for its various television specials and series. For more information, please visit www.associatedtelevision.com

To view a Sizzle Reel of Season Six of Masters of Illusion on The CW, please visit: https://vimeo.com/user4830612/review/338343631/ac14f5fc12

To learn more about Masters of Illusion, please visit http://www.cwtv.com/shows/masters-of-illusion/
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13. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
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The Orchante Saga - Beginnings

Written by the late Tommy Orchard (The Amazing Orchante)

June 1958 - Goodbye Raupunga/Wairoa - Hello Auckland

My father is transferred to Manurewa, a town 14 miles south of Auckland city, as Officer in Charge of the local police station. The police house was filthy, run down, and in a dilapidated condition. Mum 'exploded' - understandable considering we had just left a police house in Raupunga which was only 4 years old! Mum was on the warpath! The New Zealand Police Department didn't know what hit them, (made a nice change - it had been me in the 'firing line' for the last 18 months or so). We were re-located to Papakura - the next town, 5 miles south of Manurewa, into rented accommodation - courtesy of the Police department, while a new Police house was being built. 18 months later, we finally moved into the new house.

For all you New Zealand magicians in Auckland, who work Shopping malls, the South Mall shopping complex at Manurewa is where the new Police house and Station was. They, and a very, very large amount of lawn, took up that entire area. A tall Pine tree grew on the front lawn (perhaps it's still there?).

Every weekend, starting Saturday morning around 10 a.m., I cut the grass - got finished some time Sunday (I was allowed meal breaks and a night's sleep) so, next time you're performing at South Mall, take a good hard look at the size of the place - think of me pushing a lawn mower - then, bow your head and shudder! And, what did the New Zealand Police Department give me for months of my blood, sweat and toil - sweet F.A. As far as I was concerned, slave labour was alive and well in New Zealand.

Sure, most kids mowed the 'family lawns' for pocket money - usually done in an hour - not two bloody days on Government owned property! Phew - I am sorry, but all that grass has been 'mulching' in my system for 43 years. The only thing I gained from mowing the lawns was access to the 2-stroke fuel in the mower, to practice fire eating and blowing 2 stroke! It tasted disgusting, but I persevered! (More of this later!).

Where were we? Can't see for grass clippings - oh, yes - Papakura. Lived there for 18 months, by which time I've turned 15 years old, and have developed a Magic Act. The routine was - reach into the air, and a 'silk' pops magically into appearance, it's in the crook of your arm, in a
single fold of your coat sleeve. By throwing your arm straight out, the natural springiness of the silk propels it into the air. Having caught it, I rolled it up, blew on it, and it 'changed' into a red ball, which I bounced on the floor and then caught - (not too difficult, if you've got a ping-pong ball painted bright red, with a hole in it), and switched it for a real one.

I then rolled it up and down between my fingers, 'vanished' it, then re-produced it from behind my knee - popped it in my mouth, pretended to swallow, tapped my head, and produced it apparently from my backside. (That always got a laugh). Apparently bang ball on the back of neck, then show ball in mouth. Apparently take from mouth, then place ball in a clear container. Tap head again, and 'another' ball appears between the lips. I repeated this very quickly - producing around 6 - 7 balls - with the last one, I did a couple of 'moves', then went into the multiplying (billiard) ping-pong balls.

(I had two ball holders made out of socks, with elastic in the open end at just the right tension to hold the balls, but not too tightly). The last ball I blew on, and it turned blue - 'vanished' it - 'picked' something from the air - stroked the invisible 'something' 3 or 4 times, then, on the last stroke my fingers pinched the corner of the silk, (which was in the ball, of course) and instantly, a blue silk 'materialises' as I rapidly stroke downwards throw silk into air (for misdirection) and drop blue ball into my coat pocket and palmed a thimble.

I passed the silk over the finger, whipped it away, and showed the thimble had 'appeared' on my fingertip. I then went into a thimble manipulation routine, and finished up with a thimble on each finger of both hands (I had thimble holders under my coat lapels - made them myself from cardboard). I then 'changed' one thimble into a coin, and went into a 'Miser's Dream' routine - did the lit cigarette in the coat, (no explanation necessary) and finished with a simple but extremely
strong piece of magic which always was my finale, no matter how much the act itself was changed. The effect (coat off, sleeves rolled up) - a small piece of tissue paper, about the size of one piece of toilet paper - set fire to it, at all times showing both hands empty - rub ashes between palms, and produce a bank note in later years, I would have 10 $20 (or £ notes) appear - now, that fooled the magicians! Sometimes, on a good week, it was 10 £50 notes - not for long though - food, petrol, Mr 10% etc. took care of most of it!

Whoops! I've run out of room - 'the Saga' continues next week - (that is, if I've sobered up by then)

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14. E-zine Archives
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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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