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Issue Number: #1648
Date: Sunday 5th December 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. Update FISM 2022 - Quebec City Museums
3. Vanish Magic Magazine December Edition 2021
4. World Festival Of Magic Zoom Shows
5. Society Of American Magicians 93rd National Convention
6. Jeff McBride Is The Story Master
7. Around The Lounge By Jeff Bibik #8
8. Magical Women With Connie Boyd
9. News From The Academy Of Illusions
10. I've Got Your Number - John Carey #144
11. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #40
12. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
13. E-zine Archives
14. Privacy Policy And Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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2. Update FISM 2022 - Quebec City Museums
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)
There
are several wonderful museums in Quebec City. Trip Advisor
lists 25 museums and art galleries in the city. Mentioned
below are 6 which take in the most variety and suit most
tastes.
I've always found the best way to see a new city is to travel
via a Hop-On-Hop-Off bus. It would be a good way to see
the most interesting places in Quebec City in one day.
Museum
of Civilization, 85 Rue Dalhousie, is close to our venue
and well worth a visit. It not only tells the history of
Quebec, it also has some fun and daring exhibits that change
after several months.
Musée
National des Beaux Arts du Québec, 179 Grande Allée
West, located in Battlefield Park, houses one of the largest
collections of Quebec art in the world, including Inuit
sculptures. There are activities, free of charge with your
admission ticket. The art and activities change to some
extent each month, so it would be remiss to mention what
will be highlighted in July.
La
Citadelle de Québec is located on the highest natural
point in Quebec City. It boasts a spectacular view of the
town and the Saint Lawrence River. Discover the fortress
of Old Quebec, home of the Royal 22nd Regiment, the only
French-speaking regiment within the Canadian Armed Forces.
Musée
de la Civilization defines itself as a seat of knowledge
and ideas, a museum with valuable collections and an educational
centre.
Erico
- Creative Chocolate Shop and Chocolate Museum is a creative
chocolate shop and an informative small chocolate museum
where visitors can learn about the history of chocolate.
The Chocolate Museum is free, self-guided and displays more
than 200 artifacts and objects related to chocolate history.
Two video are presented (Artisan Chocolate Making and the
Industrial Chocolate Making Process (French), from the cocoa
tree to the chocolate bar).
Visitors
can watch the chocolatiers at work through a window while
they try one of their 10 renowned hot chocolates. In the
boutique chocolate lovers will find a great variety of classic
and wonderful handmade chocolates. Indulge yourself with
a chocolate pastry, chocolate brownie, cookie, cupcake or
decadent chocolate cake. They also have 69 flavors of homemade
ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt and tofu! Érico
is located in the Faubourg Saint-Jean Baptiste area, outside
the old walls, and is worth the visit.
Pole
Culturel du Monastere des Ursulines is a must for art-lovers,
kids and history addicts. This art and history museum houses
the work of the Ursulines of Québec, who established
the first school for girls in New France and known are for
their wonderful embroidery work. The Ursulines showed true
open-mindedness through the centuries, adapting their teaching
to their pupils and to what society needed.
In
the 17th Century, they gave classes to First Nations children
in their own language. In the 19th Century, they were the
first to include science and critical thinking in their
teaching. For a complete, one-of-a-kind experience, follow
a guide in the Chancel, a place usually accessible only
by nuns and students.
Naval
Museum of Quebec traces the history of the Canadian sailor
from the beginning of the twentieth century.
Plains
of Abraham Museum is the gateway to the Battlefields Park,
offering exhibitions, activities, services and all the information
needed for your visit. It includes the Battles of 1759-1760
exhibition: here you can relive the siege of Québec,
the Battle of the Plains of Abraham and the Battle of Sainte-Foy.
Identities exhibition: View numerous artefacts from the
Battlefields Park's archaeological collection catalogued
by theme.
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3. Vanish Magic Magazine December Edition 2021
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Message by Paul Romhany - Editor Vanish Magazine
If
you missed out on the big news offering performers with
a 70 minute parlor show and a monthly contract of minimum
$12,000 then check out this edition of Vanish for the special
link on all the information you will need. This will be
an ongoing gig and end up around the world - don't miss
out on this unique opportunity.
Our
double edition features Young & Strange with an interview
and story by Thomas Swieciak. We also get to find out more
about Lisa Menna's cause to wonder - a truly inspirational
performer who has achieved incredible results and awareness.
FISM-North
America - a review of this recent convention plus some news
about FISM 2022.
Mike
Vance - the man behind the books. What does Mike Vance have
in common with some of the most popular books over the past
few decades!! You'll need to read this to find out.
Nick
Lewin - looks to the future of 2022 which looks to the past
with The Collectors Expo 22.
Felicity
Fields has an extremely important article featuring Kevin
James with her series A Squib In The World.
Magic
Tricks - everything from a Murder Mystery to Patrick Kuff's
routine Kuda Kuffs, B-Lank by Louie Foxx.
Product
Highlights and Reviews - including Siri X Pro, Victorian
Coins and Evolution by Shin Lim - this and so much more
….
www.vanishmagazine.com
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4. World Festival Of Magic Zoom Shows
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Message by Rose McCarthy (New Zealand)
Dunedin
Host Lions Club - World Festival Of Magic Zoom Show
Time: Sunday, Dec 5, 2021 03:00 pm
Join Dunedin Host Lions Club Zoom Magic Show
https://zoom.us/j/96933462311?pwd=ZHA4eHZPQ1luckxjKzU2bTZ2cGY5UT09
Meeting ID: 969 3346 2311
Passcode: 784391
Invercargill
Host Lions Club - World Festival Of Magic Zoom Show
Time: Sunday, Dec 5, 2021 07:00 pm
Join Invercargill Host Lions Club Zoom Magic Show
https://zoom.us/j/98344763324?pwd=RjZDQjVIZW51VFNsemNxekRKWHJNdz09
Meeting ID: 983 4476 3324
Passcode: 246218
New
Plymouth Central Lions Club - World Festival Of Magic Zoom
Show
Time: Thursday, Dec 9, 2021 07:00 pm
Join New Plymouth Central Lions Club Zoom Magic Show
https://zoom.us/j/99334323166?pwd=UkFJRysrM2ovVGVyTjFnMVRQUm9CUT09
Meeting ID: 993 3432 3166
Passcode: 450552
Topic: Hamilton Dinsdale Lions Club - World Festival Of
Magic Zoom Show
Time: Friday, Dec 10, 2021 07:00 pm
Join Dinsdale Lions Club Zoom Magic Show
https://zoom.us/j/93924866518?pwd=aDN2aXNHbTNvRVlqc0Zhd0lhcThTUT09
Meeting ID: 939 2486 6518
Passcode: 755206
Wellington
Host Lions Club - World Festival Of Magic Zoom Show
Time: Saturday, Dec 11, 2021 03:00 pm
Join Wellington Host Lions Club Zoom Magic Show
https://zoom.us/j/99189329321?pwd=SEJaUXB4L3JPaStGczVRN3Fyb2VGQT09
Meeting ID: 991 8932 9321
Passcode: 729295
Napier
Host Lions Club - World Festival Of Magic Zoom Show
Time: Saturday, Dec 11, 2021 07:00 PM
Join Napier Host Lions Club Zoom Magic Show
https://zoom.us/j/98914158093?pwd=WTlFcFRLbWZVVHN4ZzEwSWplK1puZz09
Meeting ID: 989 1415 8093
Passcode: 180357
Christchurch
South Lions Club - World Festival Of Magic Zoom Show
Time: Sunday, Dec 12, 2021 03:00 pm
Join Christchurch South Lions Club Zoom Magic Show
https://zoom.us/j/91245808383?pwd=RmdGUkNsclNIelVtNHpCT3lidHRadz09
Meeting ID: 912 4580 8383
Passcode: 622975
Fitzherbert
Lions Club (Palmerston North) - World Festival Of Magic
Zoom Show
Time: Sunday, Dec 12, 2021 07:00 pm
Join Fitzherbert Lions Club Zoom Magic Show
https://zoom.us/j/96857109540?pwd=bFRZdGhkaHlDWTlEQkJLY09IVEk2QT09
Meeting ID: 968 5710 9540
Passcode: 588349
Ngongotaha
Lions Club (Rotorua) - World Festival Of Magic Zoom Show
Time: Wednesday, Dec 15, 2021 07:00 pm
Join Ngongotaha Lions Club Zoom Magic Show
https://zoom.us/j/97758956607?pwd=cG5UVW1sb3lheFVPUXFQb2YxQ0FnUT09
Meeting ID: 977 5895 6607
Passcode: 027054
Tauranga
City Sunrise Lions Club - World Festival Of Magic Zoom Show
Time: Thursday, Dec 16, 2021 07:00 pm
Join Tauranga City Sunrise Lions Club Zoom Magic Show
https://zoom.us/j/97207351331?pwd=RFoyQytUcEZ6ME1DYlRRWHZPSHRuZz09
Meeting ID: 972 0735 1331
Passcode: 704369
Gisborne
Host Lions Club - World Festival Of Magic Zoom Show
Time: Friday, Dec 17, 2021 07:00 pm
Join Gisborne Host Lions Club Zoom Magic Show
https://zoom.us/j/95354925050?pwd=VlF5VHhpS1FQd0h1MXphejdwYVBGQT09
Meeting ID: 953 5492 5050
Passcode: 759761
Remuera
Lions Club (Auckland) World Festival Of Magic Zoom Show
Time: Saturday, Dec 18, 2021 01:00 pm
Join Remuera Lions Club Zoom Magic Show (1:00pm)
https://zoom.us/j/97224833183?pwd=ako2enBxUFFuTzYycDJQakk2LzJDdz09
Meeting ID: 972 2483 3183
Passcode: 333758
Remuera
Lions Club (Auckland) World Festival Of Magic Zoom Show
Time: Saturday, Dec 18, 2021 03:00 pm
Join Remuera Lions Club Zoom Magic Show (3:00 pm)
https://zoom.us/j/96340035798?pwd=S2JBL205cElROVQwcjROVDJpNVVSUT09
Meeting ID: 963 4003 5798
Passcode: 821466
Remuera
Lions Club (Auckland) World Festival Of Magic - 5pm
Time: Saturday, Dec 18, 2021 05:00 pm
Join
Remuera Lions Club Zoom Magic Show (5:00 pm)
https://zoom.us/j/99212920877?pwd=N3JvMFIvQ3lBYmIwNlVCaFJnY25GZz09
Meeting ID: 992 1292 0877
Passcode: 770547
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5. Society Of American Magicians 93rd National Convention
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Message by Mark Weidhaas (US)
Private
Penn & Teller show added to the Society of American
Magicians 93rd National Convention.
Conventioneers
are invited to leave the Convention Hotel and attend a private
show at the Penn & Teller Theater at Rio Las Vegas.
The never-to-be-repeated show will be presented by Penn
& Teller, and will include magic, illusions and a Q
and A session.
So
many experiences, shows, lectures, magical exhibitors, and
events at the S.A.M. Register today before December 1, 2021
price increase.
The
S.A.M. Convention will be January 15-18, 2022 at the Golden
Nugget Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas. Arrive early to join
in the Friday night Exhibitor's costume Party with escape
rooms, raffles, and celebration of the 2020 holidays lost.
Youth, 7 through 17, are free, thanks to scholarships from
the S.A.M. Magic Endowment Fund.
www.samconvention.com
for more information.
Mark
Weidhaas
S.A.M. Conference Chair
Inspector Magic ~ Colorado Santa
15225 Pleasant View Dr,
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 637-9965 | (719) 338-2054 (M)
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6. Jeff McBride Is The Story Master
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Message by Jeff McBride (US)
The
Show, Online on Zoom
Las
Vegas, NV 89120
December
18th
Come
join us as we celebrate this special time of year with tall
tales and magic from many cultures. Pull up a stool to your
fire, and join Jeff McBride as he entertains with these
wonderful and inspiring pieces of interactive magic! Yule
be amazed! All new stories and magic. Space is limited,
so get your tickets early. Gather family and friends for
what promises to be a heartwarming time!
Traveling
the world for almost 50 years, Jeff McBride has collected
magic, masks and stories from many cultures. It seems that
almost everywhere, they find some way to celebrate this
"turning of the year" time. Whatever your personal
practice you'll find these tales to be uplifting and inspiring.
Bring the family - one ticket is good for just one screen,
but we are happy to see your living room full of family
and friends!
Where
else can you treat the whole family for just $30?!!
We've
chosen to do the show on one-day only, but at two different
times: Noon and 6 pm Pacific time. That's so you'll be able
to arrange your schedule to be with us no matter where you
are in the world. Our friends in Europe will want to get
their tickets for the show at noon, our time...which will
be evening for them.
Those
on the East Coast here in North America can watch either
at 3 in the afternoon, or 9 at night. So...get your tickets
now. Tell your friends. We look forward to seeing you on
Dec. 18 for The Story Master!
https://mcbride.wellattended.com/events/jeff-mcbride-is-the-storymaster?fbclid=IwAR3XF6e8HvqCAEKy3a7h7Q_7a-awVTm8VtBkKqHDWnsTB0TteFnyc9bvwZY
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7. Around The Lounge By Jeff Bibik #9
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Message by Jeff Bibik (USA)
Chicago Magic Lounge
ChicagoMagicLounge.com
What's
in a name? Money!!
I
can do some very good magic. I can also write and perform
some very funny things. However, of all of the things I
do at the Chicago Magic Lounge the thing I am most asked
about is how I remember people's names. I think names are
fascinating. I also believe a person's name is their greatest
magic word. Names can open doors or slam them shut. Often
you are given your name before you are born, and it serves
you your entire life. Even after life is over, your name
can live on, for good or for evil.
Our bar can seat about 20, and in the course of a few minutes
I learn everyone's name and use them in my routines. At
the end of my set, I thank them all by name and they can't
believe it! Here is how I do it, and this valuable skill
can be easily mastered!
First,
I have reframed the entire idea of remembering people's
names. I no longer think of it as 'remembering', instead
I think of it as simply 'learning'. Remembering something
is an unpleasant chore, learning something can be fun, easy
and rewarding.
We
eagerly seek new knowledge about the things we're interested
in. I love old cars, and I never tire reading about them.
I willingly seek out new information about them. This adds
to my knowledge. This is true for any interest we may have.
Our minds are made to learn, we start learning the moment
we're born.
So I agree, remembering people's name is hard. Learning
someone's name can be very easy, and it happens in 4 steps.
Step
1- The new information- When I tell someone my name and
ask their name, I'm getting new information. Information
becomes knowledge when we focus on it. When I ask for a
name, I pay attention, and then I immediately repeat it
as a question, no matter how easy the name is. "Did
you say Mary? Nice to meet you Mary!" I am also looking
directly at the person, and my mind is gathering visual
information about them. Don't fear looking at people closely.
After all, they're looking at you!
Step
2 - I use the name repeatedly. At the magic lounge I introduce
people to each other. When new people come in I learn their
names then introduce them to everyone else I already know.
In this way I am saying a person's name over and over, and
I am also reminding them of my name. Lately I started doing
a bit when I have 2 people whose names start with an 'M'.
"Your name is Mike with an 'M'? Hey, his name is Mitch
with an 'M'. Mike meet Mitch, Mitch meet Mike" Then
to the audience "Don't mind me folks, I'm just trying
to make Ms meet!!" This line also works with 2 'N'
names but 'M" names are more common.
Step
3 - For more unusual names, I write them down. This idea
was in a David Ginn book. He made a bit out of it, every
time he wanted to say their name, he'd pull out the paper.
He pointed out that it actually gets funnier every time
you do it.
I
use a similar bit. I take out a small notepad and talk about
how I collect names. In the book I have I have written hundreds
of names, some unusual, some not. I ask how their name is
spelled. Never assume you know, there are many variations
to even the simplest names. When I have written them down
I close the book, and they then see the title, "My
Sh*t List" It's a huge laugh! This bit is not for everyone,
but if it fits you, go for it.
Here's
the important part, learning names makes you money. People
are more willing to put something in my tip jar when I know
their name. I thank them by name for that too. When they
are leaving I have another chance to say goodbye by name.
In all, I my use a person's name a half dozen times or more.
Applying
this to the outside world, Dale Carnegie said that a person's
name is the sweetest sound they can hear. When you learn
names people notice the effort you make, and they are more
willing to do business with you and help you. You are showing
you care about them.
Finally,
you may be wondering what happens when I forget a name.
Simply ask them for it again, then remind them of your name
again. No one is ever offended when you ask them to remind
you of their name. In fact, the opposite is true, they appreciate
your honesty! After all, they've forgotten your name too!
Now go work on this new skill and cash in!
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8. Magical Women With Connie Boyd
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Message by Connie Boyd (USA)
Maya
Angelou's Motivational Quote paired with Alexandra Duvivier's
Mystifying Magic
@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)
One
of my favourite quotes is attributed to Abe Lincoln, "The
best way to predict the future is to create it yourself."
So much is said in those few words. It's easy to sit back
and be a victim of circumstances. It's much harder to face
the challenges and thrive in the midst of adversity. What
we've achieved in our first three months at the Academy
is a bold testament to that fearless mindset. Since September
1st, we have produced over 50 Webcasts, for Muggles and
Magi, streamed to FB at no charge. We've also presented
over 50 low-priced instructional programs, for individuals
and groups, targeted for beginners to experts. In addition,
we've released 4 Digital Downloads, each breaking new ground
in Reel, Coin and Card Magic. And that's just us getting
warmed up for 2022.
The
first of this week's top stories is Episode IX of Illusioneering,
with special guest, FISM Award-Winning Grandmaster and long-time
friend, Vito Lupo. Joining me from his home in Venice, Italy,
we talked, in depth, about his extraordinary career and
artistic influences. We took the WayBack Machine to Vienna,
where he and I both starred in the stage and TV show, Magie
'85. Just a week later, we were both headliners at the FISM
in Madrid. In the hour long program, we shared priceless
stories, humorous photos and insights. You can catch the
replay in "The Art of Wonder" Group.
Our
second top story is the release of Geno DeVille's mind blowing
new card effect, "Solitaire Crossing '' Version 2.
The Download was officially launched on GenoMania 10, which
streamed to the Academy FB Page. He demonstrated both versions
and we discussed the differences plus practical applications,
from live shows to social media and Zoom. He also gave us
an update on the OMC, which has rapidly become the mecca
for original magic presentations.
Finally,
my latest Download, "Wonder Workshop" is a runaway
hit, receiving rave reviews from around the globe, and not
just from magicians. School teachers and educators are catching
on to this inspirational collection of Magical Crafts. These
are ideal year-round but uniquely suited to Christmas and
Holiday shows. Whether amateur or pro, you owe it to yourself
to check out the many colourful and easy-to-make designs.
Available now from www.DeVilleMagic.net
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10. I've Got Your Number - John Carey #144
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Message by John Carey (UK)
http://www.johncareymagic.co.uk/
I've
got your number is a strong, fun, and fooling close up mental
effect where a spectator unerringly arrives at and calls
your mobile/cell phone number. No apps or gaffs are used.
Three very deceptive systems will be taught which you can
mix and match, making this a fun effect to carry in your
pocket or wallet and be able to perform pretty much anywhere
on demand!
You
will require eight business cards. Write your mobile phone
number on the blank surface of one of your cards. Mark the
face of this card with a simple pen dot. On the other seven
cards, write different random phone numbers. Stack the cards
together and pop them into your wallet, ready for action.
System
& Presentation #1
"A
little mystery with mobile telephone numbers. Each of these
cards has a different one of my friends' numbers on them.
Please take them and shuffle to truly randomize them."
Display the business cards with different numbers on and
hand them to a participant for mixing, numbers side down.
Take back the packet of cards and deal the cards left to
right, forming two packets, at the same time noting which
packet contains your marked card.
"Two
packets of cards, but we don't need them both. So just pick
up either packet." We will now segue into some Equivoque
to bring the routine to a successful conclusion. Equivoque
either looks great or awful. Hesitation
Myriad
is an absolute no-no, confidence is the key. So when your
helper picks up a packet and it's your target packet, simply
brush the other packet aside. But if they pick up the other
packet, direct them to place it to one side. Have them shuffle
the target packet and then deal the top card face-up and
the next face-down. Have them repeat this with the remaining
two cards, forming a tabled row of two face-up and two face-down
cards. Now for the next Equivoque: "We have face-up
and face-down cards. I'm going to take out one of those
groups. Shall I take out the face-up or the face-down cards?"
After
your helper has dealt the four cards you will be instantly
able to tell if your target card is face-up or face-down.
If it's faceup and they say take out the face-up group,
do just that, sliding the two cards forward from the row
and discarding the face-down cards casually. However if
they say take out the face-down group you do that but simply
discard those two cards. The phrase "take out"
is beautifully ambiguous, that is able to mean 'use' or
'remove' as we see fit. Naturally, if the target card is
a face-down card you just use the above strategies to get
down to
just two cards including it.
"You've
done everything here. Two cards remain. Please hand me one."
This is the final part of our verbal manipulation. Ambiguity
of wording once again drives the method engine here. If
they hand you the target card simply discard the other card
to one side with the other cards. But
if they hand you the non-target card simply ask them to
pick up the card they decided to keep.
Your
job is done. Remind your helper how they shuffled, they
made all the choices etc. Ask them to take out their phone
and call your 'friend'. There will be a big reaction when
your mobile phone goes off and you take it out to answer
their call!!!
System
& Presentation #2
For
this version you only need seven of your telephone number
business cards, including your marked card with your number
written down. We will utilize a quite brilliant forcing
concept of George Sands here called the principal of prime
numbers that he published in an effect called
Lucky 13 in the Pallbearers Review magazine many years ago
(and of course explored in the preceding effect in this
very book, Prime Time).
Display
your business cards with different mobile/cell numbers written
on the backs. Turn the packet over and hand the cards out
for mixing. Upon return deal the cards into a circle on
the table, making a mental note of the position of your
marked target card. "Numbers play a daily role in all
our lives, with door numbers, PIN numbers and so on. Please
call out a number between one and seven and we will use
it to eliminate cards down to just one."
Any
number in this range can be called and believe it or not,
your target card will be forced. Let's say they call out
three for example. We will start the count from the card
that follows our marked card working in a clockwise direction.
When we arrive at four turn that card over. Repeat
this, starting the count on the next card and once again
turning over the last card counted. Repeat these actions
at a nice brisk but unhurried pace until just one business
card remains unturned, your force card. "You shuffled
the cards, you thought of a number. Any other number
would have led us to a different card. Please pick up the
last card remaining unturned and call my friend." They
do, you answer their call and everybody goes home happy!
System/Presentation
#3
For
this final system we will use eight cards again including
our marked business card. This version is akin to the classic
trick that cannot be explained and is so much fun to do
as it's never the same. The opening script is not only interesting,
it can also play a vital role in the method, as
you will see shortly. Pour yourself a nice drink and grab
your cards. You are going to love this!
"I
think it's safe to say that most things in life are down
to chance. For example, you think about a friend in your
area you haven't seen for a while and then you bump into
them later that day at the shops. Sometimes though strange
things happen that surpass chance and are hard to
rationalize or explain. I call that fate. I also believe
that sometimes things are mapped out in our lives and journey
and they call that destiny." Once you've delivered
the above monologue, hand out your business cards for mixing.
Now for the fun part:
1.
Ask your helper to turn the packet over. If your telephone
number card is on the face, you are golden. Have them dial
the number and bring the effect home as in our earlier systems.
2.
If it isn't on the face, immediately ask them to cut the
packet and complete the cut. If your target card is cut
to the face, happy days!
3.
If it isn't cut to the face, ask your participant to turn
the packet over and deal the top card to the table. If it's
your target card conclude the effect successfully as before.
4.
If the first card dealt isn't your target card simply continue
with no hesitation to ask your helper to continue dealing
the cards into a tabled row, keeping your eye out for your
marked card. If you see it hasn't been dealt after the seventh
card, dramatically stop your participant. Ask them to turn
over the card they are holding and dial the number. Finish
as before.
As
you can see, we have lots of opportunities for great outcomes
here. You will be amazed how many times you will get these
moments. But if we don't get these breaks, no problem! We
will do a callback to our opening script about chance, fate
and destiny and use one of those words
to successfully conclude the mystery.
1.
If the target card is third from your left or right, spell
Chance one card at a time in the correct direction to arrive
at it.
2.
If the target card is fourth from the left or right in the
row, mention how earlier you talked about FATE and spell
to it.
3.
Finally, if your target business card is second from either
the left end or the right end of the row do a call back
to when you talked about how some things happen that really
are DESTINY. Spell to it and hand the card arrived at to
your participant and as before, have them make the call
and conclude with a big surprise!
So
that's it! A very commercial, strong, and funny mental piece
you will use. You've got three different system options
and also tools you can apply to so many other effects...
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11. No Stone Unturned - Paul Stone - Article #40
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Message by Paul Stone (US)
Having
not been to New York for nearly four years I once again
found myself there this week for the third time in a couple
of months.
I
stayed at a hotel in Weehawken, a place that I had never
previously heard of, right on the Hudson River with breathtaking
views of New York's imperious skyline. Weehawken is also
the area that my good friend, and top tradeshow entertainer,
Seth Kramer, has recently moved to.
So,
early in the morning on the day after Thanksgiving, I met
Seth for coffee in Starbucks. We met early because Seth
was on his way to entertain at a 90th Birthday Party elsewhere
in the city. And he had a nice surprise for me, because
with him was another old friend of mine from St Louis, Shep
Hyken.
Shep
was in town for a few days with his lovely wife Cindy and
other members of their family who had flown in to celebrate
Thanksgiving together.
I've
known Shep for over 35 years, having been originally introduced
to him by the legendary Tradeshow and Industrial Entertainer,
Bud Dietrich, who was a superb worker and kindly mentored
me, and taught me the 'ins and outs' of the tradeshow world.
Bud
was one of those people whom you couldn't help but like
and I'll always be grateful that we became firm friends
.
Shep
himself started out as corporate and tradeshow magician
but moved into the field of speaking, where he has become
the 'Customer Service' expert and has fashioned for himself
a hugely successful career. Along the way he became the
National President of the NSA too, an outstanding achievement
in a very prestigious organization.
Shep,
together with a few friends, had recently travelled over
to the UK to attend a new magic convention organised by
renowned magician, mentalist and actor, Andy Nyman and his
son Preston.
Andy
is of course one of the most influential figures in magic
today and is known not only for his creative genius and
his collaboration with Derren Brown, but also as a very
talented movie and stage actor.
The
convention was only for 150 people and, not surprisingly,
sold out very quickly.
Shep
and his friends then travelled up north by train to Stoke-on-
Trent where Derren Brown was appearing in his one man show.
Apparently Derren was on top form and met up with the group
after the show.
Mention
of Stoke-on-Trent, which is in an area called the 'Potteries',
known for being the home of the pottery industry in England,
brought back memories for me.
Also
located there is a massive estate called Trentham Gardens,
which is where I was booked for my first ever professional
show nearly 50 years ago. Where did the time go?!
Next
week I'm going to talk about the sad demise of the 'brick
and mortar' magic shops, and why I think it is such a loss
to magic.
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12. The Orchante Saga - Beginnings
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Written by the late Tommy Orchard (The Amazing Orchante)
Mike
Walsh and producer David Price are sitting in Mike's office.
It's the only room in 'The Cottage', which actually looks
like an office. It's comfortable, but certainly not what
you might expect from the man who is the host of Australia's
most Networked TV show. The rest of the cottage is a happy
fusing of a private dwelling, in a 'nice' suburban street
in Artarmon and, a mad
house! It seems to work well for all who work in it. A quick
briefing on the day's show - segments on acupuncture, a
man who says he can catch arrows in his hands, personalities...
The phone rings, David takes the call. Mike finishes his
coffee: white no sugar.
Mike
Williams is watching the first run-through with the orchestra.
The singer stops while musical director Geoff Harvey makes
a pencil mark on the arrangement and they start again from
the top. The cameras try all angles. Director Brian Phyllis
walks through the studio; on-camera wardrobe is checked
for the cameras and lights. Sound level marked. In make-up,
the girls open their little cases and turn on the monitor
set by habit. "A well-oiled machine." the words
of David Price. "Everyone knows his or her job. They
are specialists. Good ones"!
As
Mike Williams returns from the studio, Sue is hunting down
a visiting guest who has disappeared somewhere between 'Hilton'
and the studios. It is 10.33a.m. As he walks past the switchboard,
Rosa calls out to him: a call is waiting. The first of about
25, he will take in the next hour. Agents and artists are
looking for dates. "The ones that are the hardest of
all to handle are the mothers who think that 'Little Johnny',
is going to be a star, it is always a question of evaluation.
Of all the calls, 40 % are successful in their goal - to
get a talent on the show. Coping with some calls takes effort,
diplomacy - it is wearing".
In
the past year, since the show moved to Channel 9 and Mike
Williams became talent co-ordinator - as well as keeping
his role of Production co-ordinator - he has settled in,
and has seen his part as a member of the team assume broader
perspectives. "I am more involved now than ever. There
is quite a lot of planning and discussion about the variety
content".
At
Channel 10, he was working for the station. Now he works
for 'Price Hayden Productions', who package the show for
Channel 9. He's now one of the family. So are the journalists,
researchers and assistants - all 12 or so permanent staff.
Invariably after the show there is lunch. Its length depends
on outside factors, but sometimes it grows into dinner as
well.
Mike
slots in a young singer on his schedule board and glances
at his watch. Time to get back to the studio, where he joins
Mike Walsh in his dressing room. It is 28 minutes to midday.
Mike
Walsh is preparing, - Mike Williams cracks a gag. They laugh
and somebody knocks, to pass Mike Williams a brief message.
The two Mikes chat for another 15 minutes about the day's
show.
Make-Up
has just finished de-shining faces and balding heads, and
touching up eyes and lips. The studio audience fills every
seat. Mike Williams is clowning around - the 'Warm-Up',
which precedes every show. Mike Walsh joins in. Geoff Harvey
shouts across the floor. Camera crew come to a stop, and
hands are poised for the 'Count-Down', as the control booth
issues instructions to the floor.
One
Million Hands Reach Out To Tune Into Channel 9.
The
1324th Mike Walsh Show Is - Live On Air!
The
pressure changes intensity, but it won't burst until 1.30
E S T, about 20 guests later. Of these, at least two will
be performers; two out of a staggering total of over 3600!
Not all different, of course, except they are all different,
if you see what I mean. "We try to get a balance in
the variety programming. And more and more attention is
paid to the production of the entertainment segments",
comments Mike Williams. "We have a unique format -
unique in the world", adds Mike Walsh. "It is
not like any other talk-show, it is informative and varied",
but as David Price points out, "There is no editorialising,
just information and, Variety".
There
is little doubt that the hugely successful and popular 'Mike
Walsh Show', (MWS) can draw the public's attention to artists,
especially the regular performers - like Mike Williams
for example. He brought out a single called 'Slow Dancing'
which sold in excess of 12,000 copies and his club show
bookings jumped dramatically. Other regulars have also benefited
- Diana Horder, Maria Venuti and Jade Hurley, who was a
'Bonanza for the Show' according to David Price. Newest
addition to the regular stable is Geraldine Doyle. She in
some ways typifies the success of the 'zany' personalities
in the shows format.
The
overall cross section of talent that has appeared on the
show is simply mind-boggling. Visiting overseas stars, club
circuit singers, comics, 'Unusual's' like John Michael-Howson
and 'The Amazing Orchanté', a kiwi entertainer who
emigrated from New Zealand with his wife/stage assistant
less than two years ago - have made quite an impact on the
local club scene; and there is more to come.
The
company has signed Barry Humphries for his first stage appearances
in Australia in three years. Needless to say he will appear
on the show regularly. Tentatively titled 'Isn't It a Shame
at His Age', the show opens in Melbourne on May 24th before
coming to Sydney. It is another move in the diversification
of the Hayden Price organisation. There is the Regent Theatre
at Richmond, where Mike Walsh shows current movies, like
'Star Wars - and live stage shows - like Kamahl and Slim
Dusty.
The
Mike Walsh Show, apart from being a major employer of Australian
talent provides more than just an ego trip. It is a valuable
experience for artists who seldom get a chance to work
in front of TV cameras these days. There is also always
the possibility that purely through exposure on the MWS;
their Careers get a healthy boost. The audience is vast,
national, and
regular.
Mike Walsh, who spends a good nine hours a day at being
something of a phenomenon and a legend in television, is
a vital element in the show's success. And yet in the down
to earth, no
bullshit atmosphere of 'The Family' in 'The Cottage', he
blends. This is a little evidence of - 'This is the Mike
Walsh residence - the job is too exacting for any of that
rubbish. "Sometimes I say 'Poor Mick', I don't feel
like being Mike Walsh today, it's not always possible to
be on top of the world for five days a week". But the
point is, ONLY HE ever knows that.
Epilogue
I
wonder if any of those artists are still performing today
(I surely would be, if I hadn't contracted emphysema, which
forced me to retire from show business eleven years ago
- Dec. 1996). Mike Williams for example, has become some
sort of carpenter on one of those 'Do-It-Yourself' type
Television programmes. Jade Hurley was one of the top performers
on the Sydney club circuit (maybe he still is - do remember
that I am talking about 1976/78 here, 31/33 years ago);
where ARE those regular 'stars' now, and what are they doing?
The mind boggles!
As
I said, we were most fortunate to appear on the Mike Walsh
Show - twice in just over a month; we had been in the country
barely three months! No wonder there was 'mutterings' among
other speciality acts, especially those who had been on
the club circuit for years before we arrived, but had never
managed to 'crack' television. There's no doubt that our
exposure on the MWS played a part in our early success on
the Sydney club circuit, and beyond.
Another
popular television show which created enormous publicity
for us was: Simon Townsend's 'Wonder World'; we appeared
on that several times. It wasn't a live broadcast as was
the MWS. Although aimed specifically for a younger audience,
a hell of a lot of adults watched it as well. Wonder World,
which broadcast daily at 4pm - again with a viewing audience
of 'millions', was also networked across Australia.
'God',
or whatever, was very kind to us - most of the time in Australia!
To
be continued.
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