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Issue Number: #1597
Date: Sunday 22nd November 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. Editors Message
2. Fool Us. Casting Season 8 Now!
3. David Copperfield Halts Vegas Show After Staffer Gets Virus
4. 20 Magic Tricks While Submerged In Tank Of Water
5. Potter & Potter Auctions
6. Magic & Mystery School Events
7. Don't Fold Up! - John Carey #101
8. Broken Wand - Molly Patricia Rushworth
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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go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2020-Jan-to-Dec-2020/1597-Nov22-2020.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. Fool Us. Casting Season 8 Now!
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Message posted on Facebook by Michael Close

Well, here's some fun news for all of you from the executive producers of Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

We just finished shooting the second half of season 7 at the (empty) Rio in Las Vegas, for a total of twenty-six episodes this year, including our one-hundredth episode. Go Magic!

New episodes will begin to air on or about January 8, 2021.

Shooting with Covid protocols proved challenging but possible, and the show looks great - including our virtual audience.

International acts participated with pre-taped tricks and as "live remotes".

The CW just can't get enough Fool Us. We are CASTING SEASON 8 now! Tell your friends. Tell yourself. Tell anyone with cool magic even if they are not your friend! Please send submissions to fooluscasting@gmail.com.

All the best,
Andrew Golder and Lincoln Hiatt, Executive Producers

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3. David Copperfield Halts Vegas Show After Staffer Gets Virus
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Article forwarded by James Peterson (US)

abc News

David Copperfield halts Vegas show after staffer gets virus

Illusionist David Copperfield is suspending his Las Vegas stage show after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19

By The Associated Press

Las Vegas - Illusionist David Copperfield is suspending his Las Vegas stage show after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19.

The Las Vegas Review Journal reported Monday that the legendary magician has "no idea yet" when his production at MGM Grand will resume.

According to the newspaper, an internal email from MGM Resorts International officials on Friday said one of Copperfield's illusion techs had been exposed to the virus.

Copperfield confirmed the backstage crew member's diagnosis on Sunday. In a statement, Copperfield said his entire crew would be tested again.

His stage show was one of several residency productions across MGM Resorts that reopened November 6.

The company said on its website that affected ticketholders will be offered refunds or exchanges.

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/david-copperfield-halts-vegas-show-staffer-virus-74238177

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4. 20 Magic Tricks While Submerged In Tank Of Water
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Article forwarded by Phillip Johnston (UK)

Guinnessworldrecords.com

By Jessica Spillane
Published 18 November 2020

Magician completes 20 magic tricks while submerged in tank of water

Martin Rees from Hertfordshire (UK) has achieved the Guinness World Record title for the most magic tricks performed underwater in three minutes with 20 as part of Guinness World Records Day 2020.

Martin has been working on this particular record attempt for a few years now and was elated to finally have a go and beat the previous record by an impressive 7 tricks.

He is the first person to beat this record in over 10 years.

The attempt took place on the Underwater Stage at Pinewood Studios, the 11th Guinness World Records title to be registered at the famous film studios.

Martin wanted a prestigious location for this record attempt and felt very privileged and honoured to have been able to use their facilities.

Balance of article go to:

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2020/11/magician-completes-20-magic-tricks-while-submerged-in-tank-of-water-638126

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5. Potter & Potter Auctions
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Winter Magic Auction December 12, 2020 o 10am CST

Catalog now online

Our winter sale features apparatus and relics from the workshops and showroom of Owen Magic Supreme. Tracing its beginnings to the days of Floyd Thayer, Owen Magic maintained an impeccably high standard of quality and innovation in the construction of magic apparatus and illusions, for every major performer in the industry.

The auction also includes personal memorabilia from the careers of four celebrated magicians of the 20th century: Dai Vernon, Charlie Miller, Ross Bertram, and John Scarne. Rare and collectible magic books, posters, and ephemera will also cross the block.

Place your bids now at potterauctions.com

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6. Magic & Mystery School Events
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Message by Jeff McBride (US)

November, 2020

17 & 24 - Beyond Deception - Acting for Magicians with Tobias Beckwith & Guests - LIVE Online

21 & 28 - The Story Master Series with Jeff McBride - LIVE Online

December, 2020 - Magic & Mystery School Events

1 - Beyond Deception - Acting for Magicians with Tobias Beckwith & Guests - LIVE Online

5 - The Story Master Series with Jeff McBride - LIVE Online

More information go to: https://shop.magicalwisdom.com/events

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7. Subway Sandwich - John Carey #101
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Message by John Carey (UK)
http://www.johncareymagic.co.uk/

I've always loved the sandwich plot in its many guises including using the sandwich cards to effect a four Ace production. My friend Bill Goodwin has a beautiful version called Hold the Mayo. I've played around with a few sequences but the following is quite lean and mean with a really strong finale.

Set your deck up with the Jokers on top followed by three Aces. Place the other Ace on the bottom of the deck. Naturally this is an opening piece. "Sometimes I can't do this stuff all alone and need a little help from my friends!" Push over the top two cards of the deck face down into the right hand, at the same time obtaining a left pinky break beneath the three Aces. Flip the Jokers face up on top of the deck and immediately pick up all the cards from above with the palm down right hand. The left thumb peels off a face up Joker onto the deck and then the right hand drops its card/s square on top, this secretly sandwiching three face down Aces in between the Jokers. Credit to Al Leech for the steal and Ed Marlo for the sandwich load.

"Let's put these little guys to work and see what they can do!" After you say this briefly cover the deck with your right hand in a mysterious fashion and then bring it away. Pull the face up Joker in view back towards you about a third its length revealing a face down card. A moment later push this face down card forward with the pads of the right fingers and then take it out and drop face up to the table revealing an Ace. Ask your helper to cover the deck and then you repeat the first production, pulling back the Joker and then pushing out a face down card and tabling a second Ace.

"They say that the third time's a charm. Watch!" Cover the deck a moment and this time push over the top three cards of the deck and take them in a spread condition into the right hand. Pull the face down card trapped between the Jokers forward and then lower the right hand to the table and let the face down card slide out. Secure a left pinky break above the Ace on the bottom of the deck with a pull down move. Ask a spectator to turn over the face-down card revealing yet another Ace. As they do this, you will execute a Marlo variation of the classic Jinx Switch: Simply flip the Jokers face-down onto the deck and then table the deck with the exception of the Ace on the bottom that you have a break above (pictured).

"Is there any limits to these Jokers powers?!" To conclude the effect bring both hands together and magically transform the Jokers into the fourth and final Ace. The thing that makes this production effective is rhythm. You want to work at a nice brisk but not hurried pace, creating the illusion of the Jokers producing Aces almost instantly. I've had a lot of fun with this sequence and I sincerely hope you do too.

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8. Broken Wand - Molly Patricia Rushworth
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Message by Paul Rushworth

Hi, Very sadly my mum passed away last Wednesday, 11/11/20 after suffering from Alzheimers for 4 years. She was a beautiful lady and will be VERY sadly missed by her family and anyone who knew her.
Paul Ray.
(Paul Rushworth)
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Pat Ray (of 'Geoff Ray & Pat')

(Molly Patricia Rushworth)

24/05/36 - 11/11/20

Pat was not a member but Geoff is an Excalibur member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

Pat was a wonderful magical assistant for 50 years to her husband Geoff Ray, from 1957/2007.
As 'Geoff Ray & Pat' they toured the World, appearing on Television, Theatres and night clubs all over the UK and Europe, as well as 8 World cruises on luxury liners, also Pantomime. BBC ITV, HTV.

They also appeared on the London Palladium and three rooms at The Magic Castle, Hollywood.
They won the Butlins/People competition in 1963 out of 6000 acts.

Also performed at FISM and starred at the European Magic Convention in Baden-Baden.
They performed many shows for the British ring.

She was the Presidents Lady when Geoff was made President of the British Ring No. 25 in 1991-92.

Pat (or Molly to her friends) was a much loved, beautiful lady, and will be greatly missed by her friends and family.

She leaves loving husband Geoff, and 2 children Paul & Julie, 5 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren.

Molly suffered from Alzheimer's for the last 4 years; a wicked, horrible disease. Molly's family are now dedicated to fundraising for Research into Alzheimer's, in the hope that one day they can find a cure.

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

A 'Blast From The Past'!

A few weeks ago I received an E-mail from Jon Zealando, who has been my good friend since - hang on a moment while I brush the cobwebs aside and peer back, past the swirling mists of.. oh dear God, since 1959! My poor old bones are creaking, just thinking about it! Although his real name is Trevor Hodson, everybody as far back as I can remember, has always called him, Jon; I shall continue the tradition - anyway, it's easier to type three letters. He was telling me that he had been holidaying with his son Brian for four weeks in a camper-van, from Auckland - following the East-coast To Wellington then back up again via Palmerston North, calling on a few 'Names' from 'ancient' times that he thought may jog a few memories. They did!

In Gisborne, Jon met up Mike Brittenden, who used to be on the committee organising the Christmas shows at the Sound Shell back in the Sixties. Jon informed me that Mike had an anecdote about myself. I asked Jon if he would contact Mike, requesting that he recount the
'story', in his own words, and if I could reproduce it here, in my Saga. Happily, Mike consented; here then, is his tale, word-for-word!

From: Mike Brittenden
Hi, Jon,
Me, and my big mouth! The sands of nearly half a century have fallen into the glass of time since that incident. (How's that for an opening line!)

It would have been somewhere between 1962 and 1967 - I'd have to root through the 'Herald's' morgue and look at the advertising to get any closer. There were just the two of us in the prefab ticket box that 'Chopper' Summersby had built. I am guessing that it was midweek, and a quiet night. I know that it was indifferent to 'shitty' weather, with a house to match. I made a point of never stopping selling tickets while there was movement in the carnival area, and always kept
one window open until I heard the chaser. On occasion, the finale would conclude without this music and the crowd would ooze back to the camping grounds and car parks and the money takers would be unaware...There were always 'Internal Amusement Sources' within the ticket box when the windows finally closed.

On this night, I was counting the cash when a 'scratch' on the door indicated that 'The Amazing Orchanté' was about to grace us with his presence. I had seen him before, but was unsure when. At first glance I thought he was Michael Chamberlain. He modestly introduced himself as a 'One Man' Show, and was looking for a spot. As you know, this was rather unusual. George Tollerton, Eddie Hegan, or Phil Warren (Well known LATE Auckland 'show biz' promoters - Tom), or whoever was co-ordinating our shows, prearranged the circuit months earlier, and we padded the weaker nights with talent quests, etc. During the course of discussing what he could do, Mr Orchard indicated that he was a - 'Hypnotist Of No Mean Calibre'!

Helen, my girlfriend/fiancée/wife at the time, depending on the year, interrupted our conversation with the words, "And who are your stooges?" or something equally rude. Before I had a chance to intervene, Orchanté said something quietly to her, her knees sagged, and she was parallel to the pine needles on the wooden floor! She rapidly regained her feet, but made no further contribution to the conversation. Naturally, I arranged for him to get a spot, and he met the resident compere the following morning.

Unfortunately I missed seeing his performance, and have not heard of him since until our conversation the other night. Over the intervening years I wonder if he realised how much I would have paid for that one secret, and in total confidentiality! Knowing how he did what he did would have changed the course of my life. With his secret, by now I would have been a "Has Been", instead of a "Never Was!" Hope this fills the bill, Ciao, Thank you Mike! As I said to our old friend 'Jon', in our case it is more like - "Didn't You Used To Be.?"; or - "What's an -'Orchanté'?". 'Cheeky Bastards'!!!

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