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Issue Number: #1528
Date: Sunday 21st July 2019
Editor: Alan Watson QSM
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E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1. Editor's Message
2. I.B.M. 2019 Convention Competition Award Winners
3. FISM North America Website Is Fully Operational
4. D-Day Magician Mark Raffles Retires At 97
5. The Richard Webster Seminar In Berlin
6. Away We Go - John Carey #50
7. European Magic History Conference 2019
8. 2019 Summit Magicians
9. Question Re The Late Magician Peter Tappan
10. Save On I.B.M. Early Registration For Pittsburgh 2020
11. FISM Quebec 2021
12. American Magician And Entertainer Rob Zabrecky
13. Masters Of Illusion Returns For Week Six
14. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
15. E-zine Archives
16. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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EDITOR'S
NOTICE: Please note next week Sunday July 28 will be the
last publication of Magic New Zealand ezine, as Michele
will be on holiday in the U.S. The newsletter will RESUME
on our return Sunday September 1st.
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-2019/1528-Jul21-2019.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. I.B.M. 2019 Convention Competition Award Winners
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Youth
Close-up:
Award of Merit - London Jones
1st Place - Geno Ploeger
Youth
Stage:
Award of Merit - James Irwin
1st Place - Colin Eleazer
Adult
Close-Up:
Award of Merit - Emmanuel Sutter
1st Place - Josep Vidal
People's
Choice - Josep Vidal
Adult
stage:
Award of Merit - Elliott Hunter
1st Place - Masayo Sato
People's
Choice - Masayo Sato
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3. FISM North America Website Is Fully Operational
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)
The
FISM North America website is fully operational, and new
items will be added as they become available. https://www.fismna2020.com/?lang=en
Register
early in order to get a good seat at the gala shows.
At the time of registration, you can indicate your interest
in competing. The categories within stage and close up are:
Close Up: cards, micro and parlour
Stage: mentalism, illusion, manipulation, comedy and general.
The
category of invention can be in either stage or close up.
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4. D-Day Magician Mark Raffles Retires At 97
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BBC News
While
a severe stammer was to prevent him joining the Army at
the onset of World War Two, it did not stop him following
in his family's footsteps from the age of 16 with a silent
magic show.
He helped build air-raid shelters during the Blitz though
when his talent was spotted, he was recruited to the Entertainments
National Service Association (ENSA).
For the next three years, Raffles entertained troops including
Allied forces after D-Day in 1944, receiving the Veterans
Badge for his wartime service.
Raffles
recalled: "At an RAF base we were invited to chalk
our signature, messages or cartoons to Mr Hitler (on bombs)
and we did it with gusto.
"Later
that night, some members of our audience had to deliver
those bombs and I couldn't help but think, had we delivered
the last bit of laughter and glamour some of those airmen
would ever see? It certainly made you work hard to please."
During
this time, he had developed what would become his celebrated
"pickpocket act'", under the stage name of Ray
St Clair, where he would return items to the stunned audience.
He
had three children with his wife Joan, who all followed
him into showbiz, and became a regular on TV screens during
the 1960s, 70s and 80s, including popular game shows such
as 3-2-1.
A life member of the Inner Magic Circle with a gold star,
he is also both a past president of The International Brotherhood
of Magicians and a life member and past president of the
Blackpool Magicians Club.
Now
he is set to enjoy his retirement at Queen Elizabeth Court
in Llandudno.
Gary
Carr, of RMBI Care Company, said: "Mark has brought
more than a touch of magic to our home. His immense wartime
contribution keeping up the spirits of our troops is humbling
and it's a privilege for us to care for him."
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-48992674
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5. The Richard Webster Seminar In Berlin
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Message by John Reeves:
The
Richard Webster seminar in Berlin last October was a huge
success, and we're thrilled to announce he'll be back in
Berlin again this October 2019 with a brand-new two-day
masterclass in psychic entertainment called Psychic Entertainment
for Fun and Profit.
Full
information can be found at https://richardwebsterberlin.wordpress.com/
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6. Away We Go - John Carey #50
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Message by John Carey (UK)
https://carey-scene.com/jc-main
Tom
Dobrowolski Effect
A
no-fuss and direct handling for cards across.
Performance
Have
three cards selected and controlled to the bottom. I like
to have three cards touched one at a time (preferably by
three different spectators). As each card is touched up-jog
the selection and allow the spectator to memorize it. After
the cards are memorized I perform a Neal Elias multiple
shift.
At
this point act as if you had forgotten that you need ten
cards separated from the deck. Ask a spectator to go ahead
and deal ten cards from the top of the deck to the table.
Take
the deck back and obtain a break above the three selections
on the bottom of the deck and take them into left hand Gambler's
cop position.
Ask
your audience if there is anyone especially proficient at
shuffling cards. Take the deck from above with the right
hand and give it to the shuffling volunteer and allow your
left hand to drop to your side.
Immediately
when they begin to shuffle pick up the tabled cards, turn
them faceup, and add them on top of the copped selections.
Turn
to another spectator ask him to assist by checking the cards.
You
have plenty of motivation to have the cards recounted and
observed to make sure the selections are not there.
Hand
the packet to the spectator and instruct them to count the
cards one at time, turning them face-down and adding them
to the bottom of the packet (the classic Paul Harris Las
Vegas Leaper count). Instruct the spectators who made the
selections to observe the cards in the packet.
This allows them to count each card individually and verify
that the selections are not amongst them.
Instruct
the spectator with the packet to hold it face-up between
his palms.
Take
the deck back from the shuffler and ribbon spread it so
that the faces are towards the audience.
"So
if your cards aren't in those 10 cards they must still be
here, right?"
Nod
in confirmation as you deliver this line. This will encourage
the selectors to nod in agreement. They are really affirming
a set of propositions and a conclusion based on those propositions,
but the rest of the audience will interpret this as the
spectators confirming that they can see their cards still
in the deck.
What
remains is to perform the magical transference. I leave
this to your own preference.
Whether
you want to invisibly remove and toss cards one at a time
or any other such ruse, it is all good.
"So
if I have done what I claimed to do and transferred three
cards invisibly to your packet how many cards should you
have now?"
"13."
(They should say if their math is acceptable.)
Instruct
the spectator holding the packet to count the cards out
loud, face-up on to the table. Stop them when they reach
10. Ask them how many they have left.
The
spectator will respond "three."
Remark, "10+ 3 makes..." they should respond 13.
"But it wouldn't be a miracle unless those three cards
are the selection."
Have
each spectator who made a selection name their card one
at a time. As the cards are named instruct the spectator
holding the cards to turn the relevant card around, revealing
it to all.
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7. European Magic History Conference 2019
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Message by Magic Christian
August
22nd-25th 2019
Reminder:
Don't forget, there is a limitation in spots only 10 places
left.
Concerning
the 8th European Magic History Conference, August 22nd-25th
2019, I would like to remind you in case you did not register
already.
There
is a limit of 100 participants, and we have a group of around
90 now. There are only 10 spots open.
The
official homepage is https://emhc2019.com/ and you can read
the program and the speakers as well as the topics.
under
https://www.facebook.com/Emhc2019-560123187774830/ we are
on Facebook as well.
The
hotel in which this special conference will take place is
a wonderful **** (4) star hotel and the oldest in Vienna,
founded in 1600! 419 years there was always a boarding house
or hotel on this spot of Taborstraße 12, in the second
district. Of course, it has been rebuilt to the standards
of today.
The
registration for late entrees is 280 € from July 1st.
A Welcome Dinner in Marchfelderhof - https://www.marchfelderhof.at/
and a reception in the City Hall with the Mayor are included.
Visit Vienna, so most attractive City to live in of the
world - elected in the last ten years. Enjoy its charming
way of living, Viennese food and pastries and wonderful
wines.
Please
book the hotel on time and mention in Hotel Stefanie or
the City Hotel that you will take part in the Magic Conference.
Maybe they will give you still a discount of 15%.
Please
spread the news among your friends.
With best regard, magically
Magic Christian
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8. 2019 Summit Magicians
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Message by Lee Asher (US)
If
you haven't heard, I'll be one of the headliners at this
year's Conjuror Community Summit. These days, it's a rare
occasion for me to attend a magic convention. But how could
I say no? Look at this terrific line-up!
Other
2019 Summit Magicians:
- Jim Steinmeyer
- Nathan Kranzo
- Jason Dean
- Steve Barcellona
- Alexander Slemmer
- Johnathan Levit
- Aaron Fisher & Adam Grace
There's
no doubt, we're bound to have an incredible experience together.
I hope you'll join us. All weekend long, my plan is to help
elevate and encourage you. Even if you only want to talk
magic, playing cards or life - I'll be right there.
Take
advantage of this special occasion with me.
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9. Question Re The Late Magician Peter Tappan
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Message by Walter Blaney (US)
Would
you remember a magician named Peter Tappan? He was a good
friend in magic, who died in 2007. He was known for a foot
square Floating Cube. It rose off his roll-on table top,
floated up into the air, like twenty feet or so, moved around
the theater under his control, then flew back to the table
top. He appeared at various magic conventions through the
years, where we often shared a hotel room together. A good
close-up magician, very inventive, and a great guy.
I'm
trying to remember the name for one of his specialty tricks....
"Peter Tappen and his Floating Silver Cube", or
Quicksilver Cube. It fooled most who saw it... and had a
most clever method. Would anyone know of a magic magazine
story on Peter, and/or his trick? or maybe even a video
link to his performance?
My
thanks for any info you may have.
walter@walterblaney.com
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10. Save On I.B.M. Early Registration For Pittsburgh 2020
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Time is Running Out for I.B.M. 2020 Pittsburgh Registration
Savings!
As
we bask in the afterglow of the recent success of what many
are calling the best I.B.M. Convention ever, we are ramping
up to make it even bigger and better with 20/20 vision for
July 8-11, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!
In
order to make it more affordable for you, we are extending
our Early Registration price of only $239 until AUGUST 15th,
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Register to get your $60 savings NOW by Going to:
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11. FISM Quebec 2021
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Notice to those who want to sign up for the FISM, in Quebec
City, in 2021.
Prices
will increase on AUGUST 1st, 2019.
www.fismquebec2021.com
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12. American Magician And Entertainer Rob Zabrecky
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Message by Rob Zabrecky (USA)
American
magician and entertainer Rob Zabrecky has written a memoir,
Strange Cures (RothCo Press), about his unusual childhood,
life in music in beginnings in magic:
Strange
Cures is a turbulent, against-all-odds memoir of self-discovery,
success, failure, and reinvention, told by one of LA's most
interesting natives. With an unflinching gaze, musician/magician/actor
Zabrecky recounts his bizarre coming-of-age tale and his
quest to find a place in the arts - and the world. The author
reveals a young life filled with both physical miracles
and subversive role models, including an uncle who impersonated
an FBI agent and, in a drunken delusion, shot and nearly
killed him.
He
takes readers on a roller coaster ride through the nascent
days of Silver Lake's music and art community, as seen through
the lens of his critically acclaimed band, Possum Dixon.
We explore the left-of-center landscape of Jabberjaw, LA's
independent coffeehouse which featured the early talents
of Nirvana and Beck; Zabrecky's own struggles with drug
addiction, love, and recovery; and finally, his re-emergence
as a magician venturing into the sacred world of Hollywood's
Magic Castle.
Strange
Cures is a trip through the thrilling and hazardous landscape
of Southern California at the close of last century. His
story is a revelatory look inside the Los Angeles underground
music world of the early 90s - as seen through the alleys
and doorways from a key insider.
About
Rob Zabrecky:
There's simply no other entertainer like Rob Zabrecky. Through
a wide range of artistic work that spans acting, magic,
and music, Rob Zabrecky has established himself globally
as an original entertainer.
In film, he's best known for his roles in A Ghost Story,
Lost River, and Decay. In television he's appeared in guest
and co-star roles in Lady Dynamite, GLOW, Comedy Bang! Bang!
and many others. Currently, he's a reoccurring co-star on
the CBS biopic series, Strange Angel, based on the life
of rocket scientist Jack Parsons.
As
a magician, he has invented a magical world through a series
of strange and beautiful effects which he combines with
remarkable timing and sensational theatrical edifice. His
absurdist and deadpan humor have delighted audiences from
Tokyo to New York City. Recognized for his efforts, he has
received six awards by the Academy of Magical Arts at the
Magic Castle.
Zabrecky's career began as a musician while being the singer-
songwriter and bassist for the Los Angeles group Possum
Dixon, who released three albums on Interscope Records during
the 1990s.
Praise
for Strange Cures:
Zabrecky's
memoirs are surprising, addictive, terrifying, magical.
He careens through childhood, rock and roll, and popular
entertainment by driving on the shoulder, passing on the
right, and then playing bumper cars with the cold, hard
truth. You're in for a fantastic ride.
-
Jim Steinmeyer, President of the Magic Castle, author, inventor
Zabrecky is one of the most extraordinary people I know.
The thought of his memoir makes one of my nipples tingle.
-Derren Brown, mentalist, illusionist, and author
Zabrecky's eccentricity is the result of a fearlessly lived
and delightfully examined life. Strange Cures combines magic
and music, knowledge and innocence, humor and pathos into
a singular and unique narrative. His story is a weird and
worthy subject. As is he.
-Jason
Alexander, actor, comedian, director
Zabrecky
has always been one of my favorite artists. Strange Cures
reveals the twisted origins of his creativity and brilliance.
I loved him before I read this book. I love him even more
now.
-Derek
DelGaudio, magician, performance artist
I
shouldn't have been surprised that one of the greatest performers
and most interesting people I've ever known would have lived
one of the most amazing and harrowing lives I've ever read
about. If the fates smile on Zabrecky, the memoir about
the next phase of his life won't be nearly as fun a read.
-John
Lovick, author, magician
Zabrecky
is the real deal - a true artiste who wears his remarkable
talents and turbulent troubles with an unforgettable ghostly-face.
Do yourself a favour, eschew the vanilla, and read this
fearless, hysterical, and remarkable work.
-Andy
Nyman, actor, writer, director, and magician
Rob Z's stoic stage persona and mastery of the pregnant
pause begs the question; what machinery turns behind that
penetrating gaze, what is the engine of Zabrecky's singular,
intoxicating charisma? The answer is revealed within the
pages of Strange Cures. Compelling, endlessly entertaining,
and like the author himself, a sepia photograph you just
can't stop looking at.
-Derek
Hughes, magician
Rob
Zabrecky's memoir 'Strange Cures' is an ode to a forgotten
L.A.
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13. Masters Of Illusion Returns For Week Six
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Message by Steve Moyer (US)
Masters
of Illusion returns for week six of sixth anniversary season
on The CW Network
Hosted
by Dean Cain, The series returns Friday, July 19th with
an orignal 30-minute episode airing at 8/7C
Hollywood,
CA (July 12, 2019) - Masters of Illusion, produced by Associated
Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, will return
for Week Six of their sixth anniversary season on The CW
with an original 30-minute episode airing on Friday, July
19, 2019 at 8:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. Central. Masters of Illusion
features amazing magic performed by 40 cutting-edge illusionists,
escape artists and performers.
This week's episode will include:
"Masters of Illusion" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)
"Floating Fire, Quick Hands and One Spidey" (TV-PG)
(HDTV)
Your Friendly Neighborhood Magician - 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: Tetro
(Dancing Torches), Anna DeGuzman (Ring Flights), Eric Jones
(Cut The Magic), Joshua Jay (Socks), Tommy Wind (Mona Lisa),
Spidey (Phobia Deck) and Ed Alonzo (Jumbo Cards). (#606).
Original airdate 7/19/19.
To
view performance highlights of this episode, please visit:
https://vimeo.com/345508629/5c53086e53
Please
note, the television show, Masters of Illusion will be preempted
on Friday, July 19, 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 New York, NY on
WPIX on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.;
in Phoenix, AZ on KASW on Friday, July 19, 2019 from 9:30
- 11:30 p.m.; in Sacramento, CA on KMAX on Saturday, July
20, 2019 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.; in Harrisburg, PA on WHP-D3
on Friday, July 19, 2019 from 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.; in
Albany, NY on WCWN on Friday, July 19, 2019 from 10:00 p.m.
- 12:00 a.m. and in Rochester, NY on WHAM-D2 on Friday,
July 19, 2019 from 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
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/
Network with us at:
https://www.facebook.com/cwmastersofillusion
https://twitter.com/cw_illusion
https://www.facebook.com/MastersofIllusion
https://twitter.com/Mastersofillus
@cw_illusion
#MastersOfIllusion
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14. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
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Written by the late Tommy Orchard (The Amazing Orchante)
There's
a Magician/Hypnotist in town - Manurewa - the Later Years
I'm
relating events in my life, from 1954 to ........ now, that's
a little scary! Do you, like me, sometimes feel like it
was only yesterday?
Word
soon got around Manurewa, and I started performing at various
Weddings, 21st's parties, etc. - as you do. Quite often,
the local newspapers would report on 'so and so's' wedding,
etc., with "and local young magician, Tommy Orchard,
SON OF LOCAL POLICEMAN, performed magic at such and such
an affair - and hypnotised a group of people and ----. etc".
Always, it was "the SON OF JACK ORCHARD-----"
One week, it would be a report of how "JACK ORCHARD
ARRESTED LOCAL YOBBO" - the next, "Tommy Orchard,
the son of ----" It was almost a challenge to see which
of us would grab the next headlines.
BACKTRACK!
While temporarily living in Papakura, I, like most magicians,
got interest in Ventriloquism - learnt the art from the
book 'Ventriloquism for Boys and Girls' - A Complete Set
of Lessons in the Art of Voice Magic, written by Douglas
Houlden, published 1958. Got a ' Vent' doll (it was made
in Australia) from God knows where, and practised like mad.
I remember riding my bicycle round the streets with 'Melvin'
(that's what I called him), on the bar, yelling 'hello -
how are you - goodbye' to all and sundry. That was fun.
Hey - it wasn't me - it was the little fella - no, no, the
other little fella - the wooden one!
I've
also acquired (probably from the same source I got Melvin),
three booklets all written by GEORGE TOLLERTON - New Zealand's
most famous ventriloquist during the '40s. He became a house
hold name with his radio show called, 'Chuckles with Jerry'
(Jerry being his vent. Doll).
These booklets, titled respectively 'Chuckles with Jerry'
pub. 1940 - 'Jerry Chuckles Again' pub. 1944, and, '; Chuckling
Jerry's Micro-fun' pub. 1946, are full of scripts from the
Radio shows, from which I put an act together, thus adding
another string to my bow.
It
was okay for a while - had some fun, earned a few 'pennies'
but, not really my forte - besides, there was already a
ventriloquist in Auckland at the time - the absolute best,
and, still is, my friend Trevor Hodson - better known throughout
the country as 'Jon Zealando' - he is
an immensely multi-talented magician/entertainer. In the
early '60s another 'vent.' appeared briefly on the scene
- Alan Cox - called himself 'Alleni'- got some good publicity
for a short time, then 'disappeared' to Australia.
I've
got a little ahead of myself. For the first year or two
after returning to 'civilisation' I felt very much like
a 'fish out of water', having gotten used to the country
way of life, which I loved - since then, city life never
has agreed with me - much rather be outside of city or town
limits - spoilt, you see, by Raupunga, although THAT was
pretty extreme!
Finished
off my schooling at Papatoetoe High School (a town about
5 miles north of Manurewa), but didn't enjoy that too much,
I was always getting 'stick' because I was a 'cop's' son
- many of the pupils, like me, came from Manurewa, and my
father wasn't too popular with the local lads - he 'spoiled
all their fun'. The local Dairy (Milk Bar in the U.S.A.
and Australia) was the 'hang-out' for everyone - it had
THE JUKE-BOX - continuously pounding all the latest rock
and roll hits of the day - the owner must have made a fortune.
My father was always there, either trying to get the volume
turned down, or breaking up squabbles/fights, or looking
for some yobbo, (they all were as far as Dad was concerned).
I wasn't allowed near the place, so that kind of put me
on the outer - apart from the 'crime' of being a policeman's
son.
Every
time one of the 'lads' or their father got into strife with
'THE LAW' revenge could be had via THE LAW'S son! It took
an awful lot of magic tricks and hypnotic 'stunts' to save
my skin behind the bike-shed, - it's little things like
that which my Dad knew nothing about, until now. Self-preservation
played a large part in my becoming a 'better' entertainer
and I very quickly learned how to talk my way into, and
out of, most situations!
Events
seemed to move very quickly in 1959/60/61. I shall expound
further next issue. Have fun, everyone!
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