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Issue Number: #1553
Date: Sunday 26th January 2020
Editor: Alan Watson QSM
www.watson.co.nz
E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1. Editor's Message
2. FISM North American Championship Of Magic 2020
3. 28th FISM World Championship Of Magic, Quebec City 2021
4. AMA February Performing Schedule
5. Monday Night Magic New York February Schedule
6. XVIII Masters Of Magic World Convention 2020
7. One for you and One for me! - John Carey #68
8. Jeff McBride's Wonderworld
9. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
10. E-zine Archives
11. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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Michele and I were delighted to read that Jeff McBride has just been inducted into the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame. Congratulations Jeff … as fellow members of the S.A.M that's a marvelous achievement, along with the help of Abbi we're sure!

If you would like to read the Magic New Zealand e-zine in HTML format
go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2020-Jan-to-Dec-2020/1553-Jan26-2020.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 American Championship Of Magic 2020
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)

The FISM North American Championship of Magic along with The Canadian Association of Magicians convention will be held May 6-10, 2020 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
A registration to this historic convention would make a great Christmas present for the magician/s in your family. And your family might want to join you.

Quebec City is the only walled city in North America and has a tremendous amount of history. It is as close to the feeling of Europe as you'll find in North America. There are also wonderful shops and restaurants to explore along their cobblestone streets.

Judges will choose the contestants (a maximum of 15) who will move up to compete at FISM 2021 as well as the Canadian Champion. All contestants for a FISM placement must be citizens of North America. All videos must be sent by February 15th in order to compete. To be eligible to compete for the Canadian prizes in stage and close up, you must be a member of the Canadian Association of Magicians.

For more information and to register, go to www.FISMNA2020.com

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3. 28th FISM World Championship Of Magic, Quebec City 2021
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Message by Renée-Claude Auclair (Canada)

July 26 to 31st 2021 will be an amazing gathering for magicians from all over the world!

We have more than 2,000 registrations at this time and we are pleased to announce that we have 1,000 more for those who did not have time to register yet!

Do not hesitate to contact us for any information at: info@fismquebec2021.com
or visit our web site at: www.fismquebec2021.com

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4. AMA February Performing Schedule
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January 27th - February 2nd 2020

Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Luis Albornoz
Early Performer
Paul Gertner
Late Performer
Jonathan Levit

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Siegfried Tieber
Late Performer
Hernan Maccagno

Palace of Mystery
Tina Lenert
Henry Vargas & Klaus Duraes
Jean Paul Olhaberry

Library Bar
Jack Medlevine
Thursday - Sunday

Peller Theatre
Dave Cox (The Charlatans)
Bill Chott (The Charlatans)
Wednesday - Sunday

Friday Lunch
Paul Gertner

Sat. & Sun. Brunch Parlour Kids' Shows
The Swami from El Monte & Princess Spendalot
February 3rd - February 9th

Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Patricia Magicia
Early Performer
Jared Kopf
Late Performer
Bebel

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Mike Pisciotta
Late Performer
John Wilson

Palace of Mystery
Dirk Losander
Joseph Gabriel

Library Bar
Jeff Black
Thursday - Sunday

Peller Theatre
Paul Vigil
Nick Paul
Wednesday - Sunday

Friday Lunch
Bebel

Sat. & Sun. Brunch Parlour Kids' Shows
Mario Marchese

February 10th - February 16th

Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Richard Raven
Early Performer
Pop Haydn
Late Performer
Garrett Thomas

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
J. Neal
Late Performer
Kozmo

Palace of Mystery
Lucy Darling
Christopher Hart
Ice McDonald

Library Bar
Bob Sheets
Thursday - Sunday

Peller Theatre
Robert Ramirez
John Accardo
Wednesday - Sunday

Friday Lunch
Garrett Thomas

Sat. & Sun. Brunch Parlour Kids' Shows
Gus Flamingo

February 17th - February 23

Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
Migz
Early Performer
Paul Green
Late Performer
Jason Ladanye

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Chris Capehart
Late Performer
Nathan Coe Marsh

Palace of Mystery
Dale Salwak
Yuji & Mariko Yamamoto
Rich Bloch

Library Bar
Scott Tokar
Thursday - Sunday

Peller Theatre
Ron Saylor
Dennis Forel
Wednesday - Sunday

Friday Lunch
Jason Ladanye

Sat. & Sun. Brunch Parlour Kids' Shows
Chris Capehart

February 24th - March 1st

Close-Up Gallery
Cocktail Hour Performer
George Tovar
Early Performer
Bill Goodwin
Late Performer
Mark Matsumoto

The Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early Performer
Robert Hall
Late Performer
Jon Armstrong

Palace of Mystery
Jeff & Abbi McBride

Library Bar
Phil Van Tee
Thursday - Sunday

Peller Theatre
Seol Park
ALT
Wednesday - Sunday

Friday Lunch
George Tovar

Sat. & Sun. Brunch Shows
Tim Mannix

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5. Monday Night Magic New York February Shedule
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Message by Peter Samelson (US)

January 27th, 2020
Ben Nemzer (One of Manhattan's Favorite Magicians)
Denny Corby (Engaging, Incredible & Hilarious)
Jason Suran (Mind Reader)

February 3rd, 2020
David Corsaro (He's Seen a Million Faces and Amazed Them All!)
Malin (One-of-a-Kind Magic from Sweden!)
Peter Samelson (A Little Wild, A Little Wacky, Always Amazing!)

February 10th, 2020
Alexander Boyce (The Elegant Young Gentleman of Magic)
Torkova (Classical Award-Winning Magic At Its Best!)
Ben Nemzer (One of Manhattan's Favorite Magicians)

February 17th, 2020
Special Presidents Day Show!
Michael Karas (Theatrical Juggling)
Carl Mercurio (Spreading Magic and Love Worldwide)
(TBA)

February 24th, 2020
Noah Levine (Old School Magic Made New)
Devlin (The Matador of Magic)
Harrison Greenbaum (Award-Winning Comedian and Conjuror)

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6. XVIII Masters Of Magic World Convention 2020
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Message by Angela Signoretti

The Masters of Magic World Convention will be held in May, from 28 to 31, at the "OGR" Officine Grandi Riparazioni, an extraordinary Congress Center in Turin.

Our dream this year is to reach the largest possible audience to make this 18th edition as an unforgettable and special one.

For more information go to:
https://mastersofmagicconvention.com/en/home-english-2020/

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7. One for you and One for me! - John Carey #68
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Message by John Carey (UK)
http://www.johncareymagic.co.uk/

I've published quite a few handlings of the classic do as I do plot in my previous books. The following is probably the easiest from a method point of view, but please don't underestimate its power. You require two different coloured decks. Set the Jack of Hearts twelfth from the top of each deck and you are ready to roll.

Bring out both cased decks and offer your helper the free choice of either deck. Both of you remove your respective decks. Ask your helper to shuffle their deck. You false shuffle yours retaining the Jack of Hearts twelfth from the top.

"Lori, numbers play an important role in all our lives. Let's both think of a number, say between ten and twenty? Ok I'm thinking of twelve. And you? Ah sixteen. Just a random number right? Let's both deal and count cards to our numbers." So you deal twelve face-down cards in a packet as your spectator deals sixteen. Ask your helper to take a peek at the card at your number and remember it. You then look at the top card of his pile and ignore it! Both of you then gather up your packets and add them to your decks and then shuffle once more.

"So each of us are just thinking of a card generated by numbers merely thought of. Would you take out your card from your deck as I take out my card from my deck? Now coincidence is a funny old thing, but sometimes things go way beyond mere coincidence and defy explanation. Let's turn our cards over together right now. Impossible!!!" Both cards are revealed to be a perfect match and everybody goes home happy :-)

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8. Jeff McBride's Wonderworld
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Message by Jeff McBride (US)

Wonderground happens the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors will open at 7:30pm at The Olive, located at 3850 East Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV. There is a $20 admission at the door ($10 for Nevada residents).

The Early Stage show begins at 8:00 pm. The Close Up show begins at 9:00 pm. The Late Stage show begins promptly at 10 pm. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to ensure seating for the shows.

The Wonderground was created as a place to bring the community of magic and variety together for an extraordinary experience in co-created art and play. The third Thursday of every month artists, magicians, variety performers, dancers, painters, musicians, multi-media artists and poets come together to celebrate and create an experience.

Wonderground is held at The Olive, a Mediterranean restaurant and hookah lounge. The entire 4-hour experience is hosted by world renowned magician Jeff McBride. The evening begins with a stage show featuring magicians, comedians, and other variety acts from around the world. Following this, a close-up show begins where a group of 50 people can experience sleight-of-hand magic in an intimate setting. For those who prefer to dine and socialize, the New World Rhythmatism Dancers fill the stage with inspired belly dancing.

Throughout the night, the lounge is surrounded with live painters, sculptors, and ambient performers. Everywhere you look, art abounds. At 10pm sharp, the late stage show begins featuring world class magicians, jugglers, dancers, fire eaters, and poets, with different performers each month. After a final bow from all of the Wonderground players, the patrons mingle with performers and network with industry aficionados.

For more information go to: http://vegaswonderground.com/

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9. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
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Written by the late Tommy Orchard (The Amazing Orchante)

Alan Horobin, The Fabulous Franquin, And The Great Tex Morton

I'm going to start off with an amendment, and some pertinent facts about New Zealand. On the previous page (P.30) I made a mistake in stating that Ken Ward spent some time on Nauru Island (I even spelled it incorrectly - tut tut!) He was, in fact, on Honiara Island, in the British Solomon Islands - I got Jon Z mixed up with Ken.

Alan Horobin - there is a wonderful incident I must relate, which I forgot about, until now. Alan was working with his chimps on the roof theatrette of either George Courts, Farmers, or Rendalls - can't remember which, during the school holidays. I may have been working with him - can't remember that, either; but I was there, the day a rather large, blowsy woman with a tribe of kids behind her, finally got up to Alan (who was selling the tickets). She started berating him about the length of the queue, as if it was Alan's fault, disregarding the fact that she and her entourage made a queue all of their own, and then, started on him about the tickets, which were all one price - I seem to remember one dollar.

'How dare you', she screamed, 'make these poor kids pay the same as the adults!'

Alan, with years of practiced ease, said 'Madam - madam, calm down. You've got it all wrong. The adults ONLY have to pay the same as the kids!'

For what seemed like an hour, she stood there, blank-faced, and then gradually, some semblance of intelligence spread over her face, as the import of what Alan had said, hit her. 'Well, that's all right then', she said 'I'll take 15 tickets'. To be kind, I like to think that those kids weren't all hers, and that she'd had a rather hard, trying day with 'the tribe'.

New Zealand for the size and population of the country, has produced an amazing array of talent and skills from all walks of life e.g. Sir Ernest Rutherford, who first split the atomic nucleus; Sir Edmund Hillary, who conquered Mount Everest; Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, world famous
Opera singer; actress Nyree Dawn Porter, who died just last month; actor Sam Neil - actually, he was born in England, but like my wife Veronica, who is Scottish, was brought up from an early age, in New Zealand. The list goes on and on the writer, Ngaire Marsh; film producer Jane Campion - on and on.

New Zealand in area is just a little larger than Britain, including Northern Ireland. The entire population of New Zealand (around 3.76 million), would fit into Sydney, Australia. The entire population of Australia (around 18.5 million), would fit into Greater London!! London is so terribly overcrowded, (the entire country is) and is dreadfully polluted from the horrendous traffic - (apart from Scotland). A good, old-fashioned horse and cart from the last century, could get across London City faster than you can today, driving a car. Great place to visit as a Tourist, but who'd want to live there? That's why New Zealand is called God's Own! So having pissed off every magician in London - and probably the whole of the UK - except for Scotland - (tough - facts is facts) I'll get on with my saga.

Looking through my old Diaries, I found a booking for ~AKTV2 (Auckland Television Channel Two) studios. Producer Kevin Moore has booked me to perform my Bed of nails, and Sword Swallowing acts. Now, I'm going to have to digress for a moment.

Two of the greatest showmen to hit the world stage, came from New Zealand. The greatest, most successful in his craft, and financially, was FRANQUIN (multi-millionaire). There never has, never will be, another hypnotist to ever come near him. In his day, he didn't do just one-nighters, or a week or two in a theatre - it was several months, and in some cases, 12 months or more - six nights a week.

Pat Quinn, the great Franquin, was, is, one of those rare individuals who when they walk into a crowded room, you know - you feel their presence - Franquin's presence was awesome. Somehow, you just knew that someone had contacted your psyche - spine tingling, in the nicest
possible way, best describes it. I'll come back to Franquin, (my personal hero) later.

The other great showman to hit the world stage, was the Late TEX MORTON, whom Kevin Moore had also booked for the T.V show. CONTINUES NEXT EPISODE!

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10. E-zine Archives
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Back issues of the Magic New Zealand e- zine go to:
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Click on the red button centre right "Archives"

When you enter the archive the e- zines are in issue order in folders for each year and are Coded, e.g. 001 Nov06 1999.txt first three numbers (001) denote issue number, then the date (Nov06) and the last figures the year (1999)

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