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Issue Number: #1647
Date: Sunday 28th November 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. MAGIC Live! May 15-18, 2022 - Las Vegas, Nevada
3. Vanish Magic Magazine Special Magician
4. December Issue Of Genii Magazine
5. Magician & Comedian Gunned Down In Los Angeles
6. This Week's Wizard Magic Review
7. Around The Lounge By Jeff Bibik #7
8. Magical Women With Connie Boyd
9. News From The Academy Of Illusions
10. Boldwave - John Carey #143
11. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #39
12. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
13. E-zine Archives
14. Privacy Policy And Copyright Notice
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2. MAGIC Live! May 15-18, 2022 - Las Vegas, Nevada
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Message by Stan Allen (USA)
We're
just under six months away from kicking off MAGIC Live with
a Welcome Party and the opening of our incredible dealer
room. "Room" might be a bit of an understatement,
as it fills the entire Mardi Gras Ballroom, the largest
meeting space at The Orleans Hotel here in Las Vegas.
Once again, we have teamed up with the world's finest magic
manufacturers and merchants to create the most incredible
"magic shop" you've ever seen. There will be a
total of 60 vendors, including 12 first-timers. And, as
in previous years, many of these dealers will be unveiling
brand new items at MAGIC Live!
This year, our room design will also feature five mega-booths
produced by Tannen's Magic, ProMystic, Vanishing Inc., Mike
Michaels, and Potter & Potter.
It all adds up to over 17,000 sq. ft. of "What's New!"
Hope you can come shopping with us in May!
www.MagicConvention.com
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3. Vanish Magic Magazine Special Magician
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Message by Paul Romhany - Editor Vanish Magazine
$12,000
monthly paid gigs for magicians !!!!
Jonathan
Todd announces this amazing news with an exclusive Vanish
Special Edition.
For
the past two years magicians have been unable to perform
live shows but rather relying on Online entertainment. We
all knew at some stage shows would come back but nobody
knew in what form. Since lock-down Jonathan Todd decided
to take the negative headlines and turn them into something
positive. For two years he has been working behind the scenes
putting together a unique concept that will enable hotels
to bring back live entertainment.
Jonathan
Todd has a background steeped in magic dating back to the
days of Dai Vernon and was one of the first close-up magicians
to get accepted in to the Junior programme at The Magic
Castle, now known as The Academy of Magical Arts.
This
special edition will be of interest to every working magician
because Jonathan has launched a major and innovative show
concept that creates work for a lot of the worlds' most
talented performers. With his background in managing and
marketing celebrities he knows how to treat entertainers
right and get them get paid well for the work they do.
Vanish
Magazine is honored to be on board this amazing project
along with The Academy of Magical Arts and Steven's Global
Magic. We are proud to be chosen to be the magazine breaking
this incredible news to the magic world and helping create
work for a large roster of magicians.
Aside
from my involvement with Vanish the board of directors of
Hotel-Magic, LLC have asked me to be the exclusive agent
in booking all the acts. With the goal of having 25 hotels
on board around the world this will mean a world-wide talent
search. If you have a full 70 minute parlor or two 40 minute
shows then you can reach me at the e-mail below.
Find
out how to get booked and what you need to be on the roster
of performers in this special edition of Vanish.
www.vanishmagazine.com
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4. December Issue Of Genii Magazine
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Message by Richard Kaufman - Editor Genii Magazine
Join
us and get tens of thousands of pages for as little as $35
when you subscribe to genii at www.geniimagazine.com: all
back issues of Genii and MAGIC magazine are yours to read
for free.
We
close out 2021 with a comforting excerpt from Mike Caveney's
new book Sawing. In it, P.T. Selbit, inventor of the illusion,
comes off well; Horace Goldin, stealer of the illusion,
comes off badly (and deservedly so). So many methods and
so many thieves make for good reading. On a side note, I
couldn't tuck my knees up to my chin if you offered me a
million bucks!
Our
columns this month include the second installment of Josh
Jay's "The River", David Britland's "Cardopolis",
David Kaye's "Expert at the Kid's Table", Jon
Racherbaumer's "Exhumations", Roberto Mansilla's
"Artifices", and John Gaughan's "Chamber
of Secrets".
Then
we have our monthlies: "Knights at The Magic Castle"
by Shawn McMaster (business is slowly returning to normal
at The Magic Castle, though customer levels are still low.
Now is the time to go if you know a member), "The Eye"
by Vanessa Armstrong, and "Magicana" by Jonathan
Friedman. Reviews of books (Francis Menotti), tricks (David
Regal), and videos (Ryan Matney) bring us to the end of
2021.
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5. Magician & Comedian Gunned Down In Los Angeles
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https://nbc-2.com/
Magician
& comedian from Lehigh gunned down in Los Angeles
Lehigh
Acres, Fla. - Matthew Price was a 27-year-old magician and
comedian from Lehigh Acres. He was gunned down Sunday in
Los Angeles.
Price
was a TikTok sensation. His magic captivated thousands on
social media.
On
Sunday his family said he was robbed and killed while walking
to a convenience store near his home in Los Angeles.
"He
was a sweet loving human being who did not deserve what
happened to him," Price's mom Danuta Richey said.
Richey
said he went to LA to follow his dream.
"He
said momma I can't make it big in Fort Myers, but I can
make it big in LA," Richey said.
Richey
said he was planning on coming home for Thanksgiving, now
they will have to celebrate without him.
https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2021/11/24/magician-comedian-from-lehigh-gunned-down-in-los-angeles/
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6. This Week's Wizard Magic Review
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Message by David Penn (UK)
David
Penn, Sean Heydon and Wayne Fox take a look at some magic
releases on this week's Wizard Magic Review.
Discussed
on this week's Wizard Magic Review: Iris by Lewis Le'Val
Chained by Perry Maynard A. B. See by Spidey
All
from You Favourite Murphy's Magic Dealer
Zombie
Hand & Demon Hand Available from www.hanson-chien.com
Support
the show by checking out all World Magic Shop's & David
Penn's products right here: https://www.worldmagicshop.com/
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us on Instagram @wizardmagicreview
Thanks
for watching and please share in to magic groups worldwide.
https://www.facebook.com/worldmagicshop/videos/872103073490662
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7. Around The Lounge By Jeff Bibik #8
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Message by Jeff Bibik (USA)
Chicago Magic Lounge
ChicagoMagicLounge.com
The
Bar Magician -
The
role of bar magician at The Chicago Magic Lounge is perhaps
the most important of all of the performers. I realized
this very soon after we opened. I am the first face of magic
they see, not only when they walk in to the Lounge, but
perhaps ever! Many (most?) people have never seen magic
performed live, this is true whenever you're performing.
If they like me and the magic I do they can become fans
of magic and, we hope, future ticket buyers. If they don't
like the bar magician they will not return. It's that simple.
As
the bar magician I am the magical host of the room. I welcome
people as they arrive, get them comfortable in these new
strange surroundings, and then get to the magic.
By
its nature, bar magic is usually simple in plot and short
in duration. People have many distractions, and attention
spans have limits. There are also many interruptions along
the way. Drinks arrive or are spilled, glasses break, a
new group of people arrive in the bar, the list goes on.
If you are doing your 10 phase oil & water routine it
is hard to make it play effectively. If you force a card,
can't find it, then pull out your card silk with the chosen
card, it is easy to follow and surprising, a good bar trick.
The
definition of a great bar trick is one that people like
to watch happen to others. An example of this from my set
is the multiplying bunnies. I have always known of the power
of this effect, but at the Lounge I have worked this up
into a signature piece complete with a stupid little song
I made up. By the end of the routine I have the entire bar
singing this stupid little song! When we have return guests
they start giggling the minute I begin the routine. They've
seen it, they know what will happen, and they enjoy it even
more.
Comedy
is a usual feature in most bar magic. When I start tossing
the lines I often hear 'oh, you're a comedian too?' Of course
I am, people love to laugh and so do I. Matt Schulien said
"the secret to success in this business is to have
more fun than the people" As true today as ever. I
have a great time doing magic, doing gags, ad libbing and
laughing at my own jokes. As a result, they have a great
time too.
Here
is a piece I have a lot of fun with. The idea came from
a forgotten packet card trick that Mr Ash sold me. I have
expanded it to become "Magician's Truth or Dare"
With a willing spectator I show a packet of cards with various
'dares' or 'truths' they must choose from. The first 2 are
Admit a Lie and Tell Your Weight. (Those often go together!)
The third card says Kiss the Magician. Here I bring out
a tin of Altoid mints, open them up and take one out and
eat it, and offer one to the helper. They sometimes take
one, sometimes don't.
Continuing
through the cards we find the next one is Win $100, the
next one, Kiss the magician. Next is Juggle 3 Lemons, next
is Kiss the Magician. Next to Say the Alphabet Backwards,
then hey, what do you think the next one is? They say Kiss
the Magician? No! It says Get A Kiss FROM the Magician.
I bring out the mints again and have another, offering another
to them. I have about 10 of these cards, and every other
one is Kiss the Magician. Finally I turn over the cards,
mix them a little, and they point to one. I take it out
and lay it face down. "Before we see what you picked,
let's see what you didn't get - look you don't have to tell
your age, you don't have to stand on one leg, oh, sad to
say you didn't win $100, what did you get?" when they
turn over their card it reads "Get a Kiss FROM the
Magician" I push the closed mint tin towards them and
say "go ahead…" when I open the tin this
time, it is now full of Hershey's Kisses!!
"Well,
go ahead!" I say and they get a 'kiss' from the magician.
Suffice to say I switch tins along the way. Simple to do,
easy to understand, a great bar trick!! Try it yourself-----
Next
week, increasing your tips!!
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8. Magical Women With Connie Boyd
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Message by Connie Boyd (USA)
@Maya
Angelou's motivational message, "Life is not measured
by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that
take our breath away" inspired us. We've paired this
wonderful message with Alexandra Duvivier's stunning magic.
Have a magical week! Motivational Magical Message for Monday
MMMM on @Magical Women with Connie Boyd #shorts Maya Angelou
was a renowned author, poet, playwright and civil rights
activist.
Her
unique, pioneering autobiographical style has inspired and
uplifted millions. Alexandra Duvivier fooled Penn &
Teller on Fool Us on the CW network in 2018. She was the
first French female magician to do so.
https://youtu.be/-cqKEnDjvws
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9. News From The Academy Of Illusions
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Message by Jay Scott Berry (Australia)
Our
Top Story this week is the long-awaited release of the "Wonder
Workshop. This is an original Masterclass on Magical Crafts,
for performance, promotion and workshops. This unique Download
includes over 20 colourful Designs with Craft Sticks, Tissue
Paper and Chenille Sticks. I've been developing these over
many years, and use them from strolling to stage and kids
to corporate. They are delightful, keepsake gifts that you
make right before their eyes. From the practical side, they
don't pop, are lightweight, portable and inexpensive, easily
adaptable to different Holidays. With all the added Bling,
Bells, Ribbons and Sparkles, they are especially suited
to Christmas shows. Available now from www.DeVilleMagic.net
Friday's
Episode of Illuminations was a huge hit, streaming to thousands
across FB. My special guest was Professor Emeritus, Anthony
Darkstone. Deftly balancing Magic and Mysticism, Science
and Sorcery, we launched into an inspirational, motivational
and thought provoking discussion which paid homage to Black
Elk and Chief Seattle, Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung, Einstein
and Neils Bohr. A huge thanks to Anthony and all the attendees.
As always, this program is available to watch, at no charge,
on the Academy FB Page.
This
week's Illusioneering was another jam-packed episode which
streamed to "The Art of Wonder" FB Group. Joined
by the Celtic Conjurer, Scott Cuthbertson, we launched the
"Wonder Workshop" Download. I began sharing these
ideas and designs with Scott a year ago, so he spoke, from
experience, about using them in his shows. Then we set the
WayBack Machine to Scotland, 2004 and the 3rd "Palace
of Magic" Festival. Since Scott was one of my performers,
it was a perfect chance to reminisce about this amazing
weekend event, which drew over 10,000 attendees! I showed
many photos that have never been seen, including the construction
of a gigantic Loch Ness Monster balloon sculpture, created
by Royal Sorel. The full episode and photos are on the Group
Page.
But
wait, there's more! The 9th episode of GenoMania streamed
to the Academy page. As always, this is an offbeat romp
of magic mischief and mayhem. He gave us a sneak preview
of his mind bending new version of "Solitaire Crossing",
to be released next week. We discussed the extensive applications
of the "Wonder Workshop" material, then I dropped
some nice Bonus Ideas and Designs. The bar on the OMC keeps
getting raised by amazing new entrants. Just 3 more weeks
to submit your original video into the competition. More
details on the DeVilleMagic Website.
Each
week, for the last eight weeks, we have released another
episode of Alan Watson's "Seven Secrets to Success
for Magicians and Entertainers". Today, I posted the
last one, silently wishing that it would continue. Thank
you, Alan, for so much wisdom, given freely. Perhaps the
most fascinating thing about our Art, which is built upon
secrets, is that the real secrets are hiding in plain sight.
This Extraordinary Series is the perfect example.
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10. Prime Time - John Carey #143
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Message by John Carey (UK)
http://www.johncareymagic.co.uk/
Prime
Time is a particularly strong approach to the classic Just
Chance or Bank Nite effect, that appears very fair. We will
utilize George Sands brilliant principle of prime numbers
that he published in an effect called Lucky Thirteen in
Pallbearers Review Vol. 10 Number 10 in August 1975. If
you haven't encountered this before, you are in for a treat.
You
will need seven small pay style envelopes for my effect.
I actually like to use C7 envelopes that you can purchase
easily online. One of these is either subtly dotted or edge
marked so that you can track it easily at a glance. Inside
this envelope place a banknote/bill of high denomination.
Inside each of the other six envelopes place a blank piece
of paper. I like to close each envelope up with a self-adhesive
dot as it facilitates easy opening at the business end of
the routine.
Bring
out your stack of envelopes and hand them to a participant
for mixing. Upon return deal the envelopes onto the table
forming a circle. Covertly track your marked envelope as
you do this. Take out an old coin or lucky charm and casually
drop it on top of the envelope after the
marked envelope in the tabled circle in readiness for Mr
Sands brilliant forcing concept.
"Today
we will play a little game that you have every chance of
winning and by the same token I have every chance of losing.
The seven envelopes you mixed reside on the table. Please
freely call out any number between one and seven? Is four
your lucky number by chance? Just a random number then.
But you could have said any number, correct?"
Ask
your helper to pick up the coin and use it to tap and count
out loud to four in this example, starting with the envelope
the coin was on. When they arrive at the fourth envelope
have them turn it over, the self-adhesive dot coming into
view. This sign posts that envelope. Have them count four
more from there, beginning on the envelope just after the
one just turned over, and turn over the fourth envelope
of this count count. Have them repeat and continue exactly
the same process until just one envelope remains unturned.
Believe it or not, that will be your force envelope! It
truly is a thing of beauty. All that remains is for your
participant to open the
six envelopes they turned over to reveal blank slips of
paper. Pick up your envelope and dramatically open it and
remove the money to conclude a most deceptive and satisfying
mystery.
You
are only limited by your imagination with what you can create
with the Sands concept. Explore it and have fun!
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11. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #39
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Message by Paul Stone (US)
I
was chatting to a friend this week about how the current
magic 'headliners' compared to the ones from the past. Without
doubt the current 'Stars' include some amazingly talented
performers, but for me there is one big difference between
today's stand out magicians and those of yesteryear.
Most
of the well-known magicians from years gone by all had one
thing in common, a signature effect that they were famous
for.
Harry
Blackstone Jnr - Floating Light Bulb
David Copperfield (of course, still a current 'headliner')
- Flying
Fred Kaps - Salt Pour
Finn Jon - Floating Ball
Robert Harbin - Zig Zag Lady
Jay Marshall - Lefty
Peter Reveen - Knight's Tour
Morettis - Cardboard Box Illusion
Paul Daniels - Chop Cup
Richard Ross - Giant Linking Rings
Silvan - Card Manipulation
Siegfried & Roy - Tigers, Lions, Elephant
Lance Burton - Bird Act
Shimada - Production of giant Fans
Albert Goshman - Salt Shaker (and not forgetting Sponge
Balls!)
Mac
King would probably join the list with his 'swallowing a
goldfish' and vanishing head, and Kevin James has built
his impressive reputation around his unique 'Sawing in Half'
routine,
Johnny & Pam Thompson created a special niche with their
wonderful 'Great Tomsoni & Co' Act, and Jeff Hobson
is known more for his hilarious 'camp' style rather than
a single trick, although both Johnny and Jeff heavily featured
the Egg Bag in their acts.
Time
alone will tell whether today's rising 'Stars' will join
this illustrious list of performers.
Continues
next week.
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12. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
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Written by the late Tommy Orchard (The Amazing Orchante)
The
Amazing 'Orchanté' Saga - Volume II
- The Australian Years -
'The Mike Walsh Show'
Following
our four day stint in Grafton for the Ex Services Club and
the Jacaranda Festival, and having revelled in the glorious
beauty of the Jacaranda trees, we headed back to Sydney
on the
Friday (5th of Nov. 1976), caught up with some sleep then
worked Saturday night at the Paddington north Town Hall;
on the Sunday we had two shows at the Balmain RSA. What
do they say - 'No rest for the wicked'! We weren't complaining,
especially when on the following Thursday, the 11th, we
had a repeat booking at the Channel 9 TV Studios for 'The
Mike Walsh Show'. Two appearances in just over a month -
we must have been doing something right,
and it caused quite a bit of chatter among the other Sight/Visual
acts in 'Club Land', as it was unheard of for Speciality
artists to appear on television twice, in such a short time.
Singer's certainly, but Variety artistes? No Way!
Delving
into the depths of my bottomless aluminium trunk the other
day, I found a pile of magazines; they were the 'Encore'
- The Magazine For Entertainers, Musicians And, Clubs And
Agents. The magazine, founded by Sydney comedian - Dave
Burke, had contributors from Sydney, West Australia, Queensland,
Victoria, Las Vegas and London. On the cover of one, dated
March 1978, are three photographs, one of the man himself
- Mike Walsh, the conductor/musical director - Geoff Harvey
and, talent/production co-coordinator, Mike Williams, more
commonly known as - 'Shirley'! Inside the magazine, a four-page
article complete with photographs of - The Mike Walsh Show.
Just
the other day when I was Channel jumping on my Sky Digital
Satellite System (which isn't easy when you have something
like 800 or more channels to choose from), I came across
some sort of 'Home Improvement' programme from Sydney and
there, much to my surprise, was Mike - 'Shirley' Williams
sawing up timber, hammering nails and wielding a paintbrush
etc. My, my, work must be really tough in good old Sydney
Town these days. What a comedown! From second 'Top Banana'
on Australia's No.1 rated daytime TV show in the 70s, to
becoming a carpenter! Mind you, I have to admit that he
seemed to be doing a damn good job and let's face it, he
was still working in television.
Getting
back to the article about the Mike Walsh Show, it was a
most interesting read from a 'Inside' point of view, and
perhaps will be of interest to the many Australian, and
any New Zealand entertainers, of my vintage, who may also
have appeared on his show. At the point in time of writing
this, Wednesday 4th June, 2003, time 12:30 pm, to be pedantic,
may I remind you that I'm talking about 1976, and that the
'Mike Walsh Show', has long-gone from Australian television
screens.
The
Article
In
terms of National exposure and recognition, there is nothing
like an appearance - or better still, several - on the Mike
Walsh Show. Entertainers - who otherwise have little or
no access to
mass media at all, gain kudos and some fame in a profession
where fame is vital for ultimate success?
The
show has just entered its sixth year. As it settles into
its daily pace until the next recess in December, there
is no sign of its success fading - if anything, 1978 looks
like a major year
for the show, and the people who make it work. Andrew L.
Urban (the Editor of the Encore), in an exclusive interview,
visited 'The Cottage', which is the heart and brain of the
show.
Sue
Farrelly is 'God'. She arrives early, and within minutes
the humble rooms at 'The Cottage' are like the command centre
of a major tactical operation. As Unit Manager, Sue has
to co-ordinate
appointments and control details in a head-spinning atmosphere,
while staying cool, and efficient. It's 9.20am. Mike Williams
leaves the cottage to go over to the studio where the artists
are about to arrive for rehearsals. Geoff Harvey is talking
to the orchestra; it's a casual atmosphere.
Continues
next week.
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