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Issue Number: #1639
Date: Sunday 3rd October 2021
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. FISM Quebec 2022
3. Potter & Potter Auctions
4. Monday Night Magic Re-Opening On 10/04/21 @ 8pm
5. The Magic Circle Appoints Its Youngest, And First Female, President
6. Jeff McBride's Magic & Mystery School Events
7. Magical Women With Connie Boyd
8. Joshua Jay Lectures And Events Tour
9. Triplexia - John Carey #136
10. News From The Academy Of Illusions
11. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #31
12. European Institute For Magic History
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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2. FISM Quebec 2022
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The most important magic competition in the world

150 competitors

More than 3000 magicians present from more than 50 countries

100 handpicked merchants

6 days of unforgettable magic

1 banquet

Exchanges between magicians (jam sessions)

And more

For more information go to:
https://www.fismquebec2021.com/

Registrations go to:

https://www.fismquebec2021.com/inscriptions

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3. Potter & Potter Auctions
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Message by Rebekah Kaufman (USA)
Potter & Potter Auctions

I am excited to announce Potter & Potter Auctions' upcoming 365 lot sale to be held on Saturday, October 30th starting at 10am CDT. The Klosterman Collection was developed over five decades and features breathtaking relics with direct provenance to legacy conjuring superstars Robert-Houdin, Houdini, Chung Ling Soo, Harry Kellar, and others.

Live auction previews for this sale will take place in Potter &Potters' Chicago gallery on October 28 and 29 from 10am - 5pm. Potter & Potter is also hosting by appointment previews of the Salon de Magie from October 1st-5th in Loveland, OH. Contact Potter & Potter Auctions directly to arrange your private museum tour to preview this and forthcoming sales.

Gabe Fajuri, President, Potter & Potter Auctions, is happy to speak with you in greater detail about this important sale. He can be reached at gabe@potterauctions.com or 773-472-1442.

My contact information is below if you need higher resolution photos or if I can be helpful in any other way.

Thank you for your interest!

Best,
Rebekah Kaufman
Potter & Potter Auctions
Rebekah@potterauctions.com
617-955-7215

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4. Monday Night Magic Re-Opening On 10/04/21 @ 8pm
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Monday Night Magic, New York's longest-running magic show, is excited to announce our reopening!

On October 4th, 2021, magic, mind-reading, sleight-of-hand, laughs, and wonders will return to The Players Theatre, our off-Broadway home in the heart of Greenwich Village.

We are elated to welcome you back as we start our 25th season, and we are proud to tell you that we will not only be featuring all of your favorite performers, we will also be bringing to our stage some new performers that are among the world's most talented magicians.

We recognize that the unique magic experiences of Monday Night Magic are not possible without you, our valued audience members. That is why we will be re-initiating our Charter Membership subscription program in the next few weeks. Please consider becoming a Charter Member, taking advantage of all the benefits offered to you and supporting live magic in New York.

This season is shaping up to be our best yet, filled with legendary performers creating magical experiences for you. We look forward to you joining us once again at Monday Night Magic.

Our Performers On October 4th, 2021:

Alexander Boyce ~ The Elegant Gentleman of Magic
TJ Tana ~ Edge-Of-Your-Seat Magic
Asi Wind ~ Entertainment for the Mind

Location:
The Players Theatre
115 MacDougal Street
(Between Bleecker Street and West 3rd)

Time: 8:00 PM
Monday Night Magic is produced by Magical Nights Inc.

http://mondaynightmagic.com/

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5. The Magic Circle Appoints Its Youngest, And First Female, President
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BBC News

The Magic Circle appoints its youngest, and first female, president

Times have changed in the magic industry. Tricks aren't just about sawing people in half these days - they also teach people about climate change.

It's different at the top too - a 28-year-old woman has been elected president of The Magic Circle.

It's the first time a woman has held the title in its 116 year history.

Megan Swann is now the president of the organisation, founded in 1905, for British magicians.

She's also its youngest.

'Magic has definitely changed'

The Magician's Circle is built on one main rule that its members can never reveal the secrets of their tricks - and until 1991, one of its other rules was that women couldn't even join, let alone be president.

But Megan believes its sexist reputation is starting to change.

"I think many people do still have this slightly outdated image of the male magician in top hat and tails and pulling rabbits out of the hat," she tells Radio 1 Newsbeat.

"Magic has definitely changed. There are some amazing magicians out there of all different ages, and races and genders.

Magic tricks and climate change

She says that celebrity tricksters such as David Blaine and Dynamo have made magic cool again.

But Megan doesn't perform like these A-listers, she uses her skills to share a message about climate change, in what she describes as "environmental magic".

"I generally teach people about environmental issues and how we can help through magic tricks," she says.

"So I do things on climate change, waste, ocean pollution and deforestation, all through magic."

"It's a really good communication tool and a really good way of engaging people. It can be quite a depressing topic otherwise."

Like every industry - especially the performing arts - the past 18 months have been a struggle for magicians, who've been unable to work because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Megan says it's a "major challenge" to get back to "some kind of normality" and for her, she's getting back to it with a new title of - what is essentially - the Dumbledore of British magicians.

"It's such an amazing honour, I can't quite believe that I'm the person that has a magic circle," Megan adds.

"And to have made history in the process as well. It's just it's even better. It's the icing on the cake."

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-58666725

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

Oct 5 - How to be a Magical MC, Master of Ceremonies, Moderator, Facilitator, and Celebrity Host - with Paul Draper - Live Online

12 - How to be a Magical MC, Master of Ceremonies, Moderator, Facilitator, and Celebrity Host - with Paul Draper - Live Online

22-24 - Weekend of Wisdom: The Philosophers of Magic - with Jeff McBride, Larry Hass, and Dan Harlan - Live in Las Vegas

November 2021 - Magic & Mystery School Events

11-14 - Master Class for Mentalism - with Jeff McBride, Larry Hass, and Ross Johnson - Live in Las Vegas

19-21 - Las Vegas Séance Summit - with Jeff McBride, Larry Hass, and Paul Draper - Live Online

https://shop.magicalwisdom.com/

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7. Magical Women With Connie Boyd
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Message by Connie Boyd (USA)

@Dania Díaz & @Billy Kidd Magician are two of our Four Fabulous Female Magicians in the All-Star Guest Panel Talk on @Magical Women with Connie Boyd to debut on October 7th.

https://youtu.be/Wr54FrBRsec

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8. Joshua Jay Lectures And Events Tour
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Message by Joshua Jay

I'm Coming to a Town Near You!

I am about to embark on a 35-city book tour in support of How Magicians Think ... and you're invited! Odds are I'm coming to somewhere drivable to you. In each city I'll be performing my full parlor show and signing books. And in many cases I'm also doing a lecture just for magicians.

I would be honored if you would join me for those lectures and events. For the public events you can secure tickets through the specific event (not through me or VI-you can reach out directly to each venue in the city nearest to you). For the magic lectures, you can email the contacts below to secure your place.

October 1: New York, SAM Parent Assembly, Magic Lecture, contact herb@herbscher.com
October 11: Sarasota, FL Magic Club Lecture, contact Gamolo@aol.com
October 12: Sarasota Book Event
October 15: Minneapolis, Twin Cities Magic Shop Magician's Lecture, contact jim@twincitiesmagic.com
October 16: Minneapolis, Twin Cities Book Festival
October 17: Portland Magic Lecture, contact morelandgreg@hotmail.com
October 18: Powell's Virtual Book Event
October 19: Seattle Magician's Lecture, contact evanjunko@comcast.net
October 20: Seattle University Bookstore
October 21: San Francisco Magician's Lecture at Misdirections Magic Shop, contact misdirectionsmagic@gmail.com
October 23: San Francisco Book Passage Public Event
October 25: New York, Tannen's Magic Shop Book Event, contact adam@tannens.com
October 27: Columbus Gramercy Books Public Event
October 28: Tenafly, New Jersey Book Event

November 1: Chicago, Lecture for Magicians, kamlet@ameritech.net
November 2: Chicago Pubic Virtual Event
November 8: Las Vegas, The Writer's Block in Las Vegas
November 10: Phoenix, Changing Hands Virtual Event
November 14: Milwaukee, Public Event
November 17: Indianapolis, Magician's Lecture, contact jcroop@iupui.edu
November 18: Indianapolis Virtual Book Event
November 19: Miami, Magician's Lecture, contact rickydee52@gmail.com
November 20: Miami Book Festival
November 22: Myrtle Beach Magicians Lecture, contact trirmagic@aol.com
November 29: El Paso, Public Book Event
November 30: Philadelphia, Magician's Lecture, contact info@smokeandmirrorstheater.com

December 1: Reading, PA, Public Book Event
December 3: Los Angeles, Hollywood Forever Public Book Event
December 5: Magic Castle Book Event, Members Only
December 11: Dayton, Public Book Event
December 12: Cincinnati Magicians Lecture, contact charlie.cadabra@yahoo.com
December 13: Cleveland, Public Book Event
December 15: Tucson, AZ Magicians Lecture, contact johnredmon@cox.net

January 6: Naples, Public Book Event
January 8: Cleveland, Public Book Event
January 25: Miami Beach Public Book Event
January 26: Boca Raton, Public Book Event
January 27: Miami Public Book Event

February 10: Scotch Plans, NJ, Public Book Event
February 13: Washington DC, Public Book Event
February 23: Detroit, Virtual Book Event

March 3: Virginia Beach Public Book Event
March 6: Hoboken, Public Book Event
March 15: West Orange Public Book Event
March 21: Bridgewater Public Book Event
March 24: Jacksonville Public Book Event
March 27: Tampa Public Book Event
March 29: East Hills Public Book Event
March 31: Memphis Public Book Event

Look forward to seeing you soon,

Joshua Jay

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9. Triplexia - John Carey #136
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Message by John Carey (UK)
http://www.johncareymagic.co.uk/

Triplexia is my fix on the classical triple prediction premise, using the time honored Equivoque to drive the method engine. Properly understood and used sparingly verbal control, as Max Maven has commented, can be most deceptive and profound. It's all about being confident, relaxed and zero hesitation when responding to your participants decisions. Go and grab two dice - one red and one white, a Seven of Diamonds and Jack of Clubs, silver and copper coins and three business cards or scraps of paper and let's have some fun.

On the back of one of the business cards write "Silver". On another write "Seven of Diamonds" and finally on the remaining card write "White". Set these cards predictions side down in silver,
Seven of Diamonds, white order from the top down. Bring out the predictions and set them down sight unseen to one side. I don't actually refer to them as anything in particular. I just do it casually. Take out your props and set them down in pairs from left to right in coins, cards, dice order.

"Peter, a selection of items related to the gambling world: cards, money and dice. But fear not, nothing will be won or lost this evening! Firstly, please focus on the two coins. One is silver, the other copper, but we don't need them both, so please hand me either one." So now we start the
equivocation process. I extend my left hand and my participant hands me either coin. Note I do NOT say pick, choose or select. These words should be avoided. If Peter hands me the silver coin I simply place it in front of him and put the other coin aside out of play. Then I take the top business card and place it with the silver coin. If however he hands me the copper coin I just calmly set it aside and ask him to pick up the coin he decided to keep and place it in front of himself. Then I place the business card with it.

For phase two I need to force the Seven of Diamonds, but I can't use the same Equivoque again. So this time I use a different gambit: "Peter, two playing cards, one red and one black. I'm going to take one of those cards out. Shall I take out the red card or the black card?" The phrase "take out" is beautiful because it can mean take out to use or to remove. If he says take out the red card I place it in front of him and then set the next business card down with it. If he says take out the black card I do just that and discard it as I say "fine, it's gone." Then I set the red card and the business card in front of my helper.

"Finally Peter, two dice, sometimes known as The Devil's bones! Would you pick up one in each hand? I will snap my fingers and I want you to drop either dice." Once again we will use a different Equivoque strategy for this final phase. If he drops the white dice I pick it up and set it in front of him as in the two previous phases and then place the final business card with it. But if he drops the red dice I calmly ask him to set the white dice he decided to keep onto the table and the business card is set down next to it. The red dice is discarded.

"Does anyone here tonight believe it's possible to actually predict the future? Well earlier today I had three thoughts and wrote them down on each of my business cards. Peter, you made all the decisions and had complete free will. In front of you are a silver coin, the Seven of Diamonds
and a white dice. Please turn over each prediction and read them out aloud. Impossible!"

So all I've done here essentially is to take three different one-from two- items Equivoque strategies and wrapped a neat parcel around them. Rehearse the steps thoroughly and you will have a nice solid and deceptive routine that you can perform regularly. Of course, you can use
any everyday items if you wish.

Have fun!

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10. News From The Academy Of Illusions
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Message by Jay Scott Berry (Australia)

Six weeks ago, we set out with clear intent to use the latest technologies to present, and teach, the most Ancient of Arts. Our whirlwind first month has been proof of concept, with Virtual Shows, Lectures, Workshops, Interviews and Private Sessions; all culminating with the Excelsior Gala. Sunday's 90 minute show streamed from Zoom to Facebook, receiving accolades and rave reviews for setting a new standard in webcasting wizardry.

The international cast presented 12 impeccable routines, from Close-up to Stage, from Classic to Original. Academy Director Tommillusions Emceed the show from his Studio in Singapore, with high energy and enthusiasm. First up, from Texas, was Magic's brightest new star, Austin Moody, who premiered an amazing Wand and Ball routine along with his signature Coins and Coasters. Next, from Missouri, was newcomer Ethan Sutton, who kept up the pace with his smooth, creative versions of Coins Across and Ambitious Card. Between interviews with the Artists, Tomm then presented his unique version of my classic Ring and Ribbon Routine.

Next, from Spokane Washington, was Master Magician Eric Stevens, who has starred in no less than six of my Festivals! For the gala, his peerless, sleight-of-hand with Cards and Coins was matched by his precision handling of the Prism Paddle. From way Down Under, in Newcastle, Australia, Joel Howlett answered by delivering a flawless Multiplying Ball Routine, followed by a gorgeous Dove Act that, I reckon, would have even made Channing Smile.

The baton was then passed to me, so I presented my new Silk and Ring Routine, "Circularity". Closing the show, with style and class, from Vancouver, was FISM Contender and S.A.M. President-Elect, Rod Chow. His new Astrology Act is truly a wonder to behold.

You can watch the replay of the Gala, free-of-charge, on the Academy FB Page: www.Facebook.com/AcademyofIllusions

Stay tuned as there's more to conjure in October, including a new weekly Series, Illusioneering, which will stream to The Art of Wonder Group, on Tuesday the 5th. We're also in full production for the premiere of The Mystic Cabaret, on the 15th. Eight more Zoom Storming Sessions will take place on Saturdays, along with numerous Private Sessions. Finally, we'll be releasing 10 new Digital Downloads leading up to the Holidays, exclusively through DeVille Magic. More details can be found on the FB Page and Website...Where Wonders Never Cease.

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11. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #31
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Message by Paul Stone (US)

Anyone who knows me well is aware that I am a huge fan of Variety and Speciality performers. Theatres were built for these kind of shows.

There was a time, 35-40 years ago when most of the shows on the Las Vegas Strip boasted at least a couple of top class Variety acts.

Sadly, almost all of those shows are gone, but there is still one that features a number of excellent 'Spec' acts, and it is 'V,' The Ultimate Variety Show, at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino. It has been running for over twenty years and still manages to play to full houses on most nights.

I mention the 'V' Show because I took a friend to see it last weekend. It was the first 'live' show on the Strip that I had seen in nearly two years.

I first went to see this show probably twenty years ago. The reason for doing so at the time was because the show's Host was Jeff Hobson, who was a good friend and stellar performer. In 'V', the Host holds the show together, and Jeff did just that.

When Jeff moved on to produce and perform on the Norwegian Epic cruise ship, and then to Host the Illusionists touring show, he was replaced by the inimitable juggler and comedian, Wally Eastwood.

I have waxed lyrically about Wally many times in my articles, but his skill set is amazing, and his comedic talent and timing is wonderful, and his energy is incredible. Wally has performed over 30,000 shows on the Las Vegas Strip!

When I first saw the 'V' Show, one of the regular performers was Jason Byrne, a young Canadian Dove Act. Jason has largely remained under the radar, even though for a few years he also produced his own full illusion Show for a couple of major cruise lines.

I booked Jason back in 2008 to appear in both the Gala Show at the IBM British Ring Convention in Eastbourne and then at the London Palladium Theatre for the Tribute to Siegfried & Roy, and he did a great job.

Jason is now comfortably ensconced back in the 'V' Show and like a good wine, he has matured well. As he's got a little older, he's adapted his onstage persona to suit, and his dove work is quite exceptional.

Also in the 'V' Show is another comedy Spec Act, Russ Merlin, who himself has a background in magic, although his act in this show doesn't include a single trick. I'm not going to spoil it by trying to describe it.

At first glance it might appear to be a simple concept. It reminds me a little of watching Mac King, in that it all looks so easy, whilst in fact it is anything but, and has taken years for Russ to perfect.

Suffice it to say he has the whole audience rocking and it is the act that most people talk about when they leave the theatre.

All the above performers are fantastic pro's, and their acts are honed to perfection, the result of working literally thousands of shows.

There is no substitute for experience, and the only way a performer gains that experience is by getting out there and working!

Particularly in today's uncertain times where work opportunities are patchy at best, there are very few performers who can be too picky, and within reason they have to accept whatever work is offered to them.

One of England's finest magicians, and a Past President of the Magic Circle in London, Alan Shaxon, was a great example of this. He was a fine all round magician.

By that, I mean that he was able to perform his act in theatres, clubs, and in cabaret, and he was also an excellent close-up magician and an accomplished Children's entertainer as well!

Although Alan performed regularly at prestigious corporate and private party events, if he wasn't booked, and he was offered a kids show, he would do it without hesitation. That, to me, is the epitome of a true pro!

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12. European Institute For Magic History
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Message by Magischer Klub Wien and Magic Christian (Vienna)

Dear friends in magic, dear magic historians, dear magic collectors, The Magischer Klub Wien and Magic Christian are proud to announce the foundation of the "European Institute for Magic History". The founding ceremony will take place Saturday October 2nd in Vienna. Whoever in the magic community would like to take part in this event is welcome. More information will be sent to you then.

The reason, we establish this Institute will be the connections with universities, libraries and public institutions more tightly. Beside the effort to improve the acceptance of "Entertaining Magic" as a form of art like Music, Singing and Acting in the public will be one of the basic goals. We have got the support of FISM already and we hope in the future there will be support by the public media as well. Also there will be new publications about the Art and History of magic.

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

The Amazing 'Orchanté' Saga - Page 1

'The Australian Years'
G' Day, Australia!

What a contrast! Flying over New Zealand, you are captivated by a panoramic view of the cool, velvety green of the countryside below. Looking out of the windows of the aeroplane as we flew
over the city of Sydney heading for Kingsford Smith International airport, we were greeted with millions of sizzling red roofs, and a myriad of various shaped and sized sparkling blue patches -
swimming pools that appeared to be in every other backyard. We knew Australia was a hot country and from our viewpoint at two thousand feet up, it sure as hell looked like it; Phew!

Sunday 1st August 1976. We, like many other New Zealand entertainers before us, have landed on Australian soil. Ten years earlier, two good mates had practically begged me to leave New
Zealand for Australia with them. One was (the late) Peter Taylor, juggler and acrobat (see pages 39 to 43 - The N.Z. Years) the other was top kiwi/Italian singer Robert Gennari. Mind you, if I'd
gone with them, I wouldn't have met my first wife Sharon, and my two sons Jason and Darin, wouldn't have happened; neither would I have met Veronica, my wife of 27 years (we have been 'an item' for 32 years). The 'Master Planner', sure does have a strange way of doing things!

Bill Godfrey was there to meet us in the Customs hall and being a security officer for the airport, we whizzed through customs etc, picked up our luggage and equipment in no time at all, and were soon on our way to Bill's home. It's the old story - it's not what you know, it's who you know. What a relief - I was still seething over our treatment at the Nadi Intl. airport in Fiji,
apart from the problems we'd had with the 'officious ones' in Suva, in to regards our non-existent work permit.

My God, the traffic! Well let's face it - the largest city I had been in at that point in time was Auckland, New Zealand, my birthplace. I don't know about now, but back in 1976 the entire
population of New Zealand (not counting the sheep) was equivalent to that of Sydney - around 3 million. As far as I was concerned, Sydney-ites in cars were total maniacs and it was every man for himself - at breakneck speed. Up to then, my driving experience had been ambling along the length and breadth of New Zealand (albeit on some pretty hair-raising roads), and the laid-back
South Pacific Islands.

How frightful was the Sydney traffic to me? Let me put it this way. When we bought our first car (in Australia) a few weeks later, I didn't have the nerve to drive it from the car sales yard to home; I had to ask Bill to drive it! From there on, I drove it around the back streets of Fairfield, a suburb west of Sydney central where Bill and his family lived, until I got used to the fast paced Sydney drivers. That probably explains why I became a 'fast' driver myself, it was self-defence; I learnt to out-drive the 'Nutters' for my own safety, and to get away from them. The worst drivers I've had the misfortune to encounter are here, in London, England, but that is another story.

We stayed with Bill, his wife Betty and children for two weeks, while we looked for a place of our own, and then discovered that their neighbour had a garage that had been converted into a flat, and that it had become available; perfect!

In the meantime Bill (sadly, he died many years ago), a most engaging, upfront character, with an enormous personality to match, was a member of just about every RSL (Returned Services
League) club for miles around, as well as various football clubs, and he knew all Secretary Managers at every one of them! He dragged us around to most of them - introducing us to anybody who mattered, or didn't! I damn near wore my fingers to the bone doing close-up magic, and getting 'very happy' on Australian lager most of the time in the process.

In Sydney, these clubs, which number in the thousands, were the 'bread and butter' venues for the equally thousands of fulltime professional entertainers - singers, dancers, comedians, speciality acts, you name it; artistes from all over the world who worked in them. Sydney was rated as second only to Las Vegas for volume of work within one city, and Sydney had a hell of a lot more venues to work in than Vegas did. It was said that you could work a different club every night of the week in N.S.W. (State of New South Wales) for ten years without going to the same one twice. Maybe a slight exaggeration, but not much!

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